Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information
CHANDLER, Ariz. – The Montana Western women's basketball team (3-5) got back in the win column this afternoon after they took down Benedictine-Mesa (Ariz.) by a final score of 80-64.
The Bulldogs impressed in the opening quarter, rattling off 30 points off of five three-pointers and a 12-17 shooting performance from the field.
How It Happened
The Bulldogs started strong with a 30-point first quarter, fueled by quick ball movement and sharp shooting. Sammi Love went a perfect 3-3 from the arc and Keke Davis went 4-4 from the field in the quarter.
Maddy Moy pushed the Bulldogs further on at the start of the second, pairing a layup with a triple to kick off an 11-0 scoring run for the Bulldogs.
Up 48-27 at the start of the second half, the Bulldog women were able to hold the Redhawks to 15 points as they outscored Benedictine-Mesa by four in the frame.
Despite being outscored 22-13 in the final quarter, the Bulldog women held onto the built-up lead to take the game by a final score of 80-64.
Notables
Western shot a season high of 49.2 percent from the field in the game on their way to a season high 32 field goals made.
Trinidie Nichols led the charge for the Bulldogs with her all-around performance, recording 15 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and five steals.
Davis contributed 13 points, five rebounds, and two blocks, delivering key plays in the paint.
The bench production proved vital, as Love added 14 points, including four three-pointers.
The Bulldogs scored 26 points off of 17 forced turnovers.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will look to build upon today's win as they take on Stephens College (Mo.) tomorrow at 6 p.m.
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