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Western New Mexico University Athletics

Western New Mexico University Athletics
WBB
Jay Hemphill, WNMU
59
Western N.M. WNMU 0-1,0-0 Lone Star
62
Winner Fort Lewis FLC 1-0,0-0 RMAC
Western N.M. WNMU
0-1,0-0 Lone Star
59
Final
62
Fort Lewis FLC
1-0,0-0 RMAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Western N.M. WNMU 10 16 18 15 59
Fort Lewis FLC 16 17 15 14 62

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Second Half Surge Falls Short in Season Opener

Durango, CO – Rebounds proved to be the difference in Friday's season opener, as the Fort Lewis won the battle of the boards 47-30, 19 of which were offensive. Western outscored the Skyhawks 33-29 in the second half, but could not overcome the first quarter deficit, falling 62-59 in game one of the conference challenge.

TOP PERFORMERS:
Alicia Mardis (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) – 17 points | 6-9 FG | 5-5 FT | 7 rebounds
Daria Vatrushkina (Moscow, Russia/) – 13 points | 5-12 FG | 2-2 FT | 2 rebounds
Paulina Rodriguez (Chihuahua, Mexico/Montverde Academy) – 9 points | 3-6 3PT | 5 rebounds | 3 assists
Kyanne Kowatch (Tularosa, NM/) – 9 points | 3-7 3PT | 2 rebounds | 2 assists

HOW IT HAPPENED:
  • Alicia Mardis (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) accounted for seven of the Mustangs ten points in the first quarter.
  • The last two and half minutes were all Fort Lewis as the shot off six points in the paint to take a 16-10 edge going into the second quarter.
  • WNMU shot off three, three pointers in the final two minutes of the half including a buzzer beater from Rachel Francisco (Seattle, WA/Holy Names Academy) to cut into the FLC lead at the half.
  • FLC took the largest lead of the game at 16 midway through the third.
  • A jumper from Alexis Jones (Dallas, TX/), followed by back-to-back fouls drawn by Mardis brought the Mustangs back within four.
  • A layup by Daria Vatrushkina (Moscow, Russia/) put her team within one, the smallest deficit of the game.
  • With under a minute to play Paulina Rodriguez (Chihuahua, Mexico/Montverde Academy) sunk a three to put WNMU within three.
  • A last minute shot to tie the game bounced off the rim, and rebounded by FLC to seal the 62-59 win.

UP NEXT:
The Mustang women will look for their first win tomorrow morning against cross state rival New Mexico Highlands. Tip-off is set for 10 a.m. in Whalen Gymnasium.
 
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