Wyoming beats UCCS in season opener
Donâ€TMt let the score fool you; this was a great way for the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs womenâ€TMs basketball team to start its season.
The Mountain Lions may have lost 61-43 to the Wyoming Cowgirls Sunday afternoon in Laramie, Wyo., but for the majority of the game CU-Colorado Springs hung around with the Division I Cowgirls.
The Mountain Lions shot 50 percent in the first half and trailed by just 12 points at the half. After falling behind by as many 20 points early in the second half, CU-Colorado Springs (0-1) snuck back into the game with a late 9-2 run to cut the Cowgirls lead to 52-40.
Wyoming eventually closed the door on the Mountain Lions, ending any hopes of a major upset, but coach Marty Fletcher still had plenty to be happy about.
“I was extremely pleased with the way we played on the defense end,†said Fletcher. “We played with very good intensity.â€
CU-Colorado Springs forced the Cowgirls into 23 turnovers, holding them to just 33 percent shooting.
Fletcher wasnâ€TMt the only one impressed with the Mountain Lions performance. Wyomingâ€TMs football coach, Joe Glenn, who was one of the 520 fans in attendance, approached the Mountain Lions after to the game.
“(Coach Glenn) made a point to come up and congratulating our team on how hard we played,†said Fletcher.
Julie Richards had nine points, nine rebounds and a block to lead CU-Colorado Springs. Lindsay Arnoldus scored eight points to go along with three assists, while Stephanie Sauter had seven points off the bench, hitting a pair of 3-pointers.
“This was a great effort for our first game,†said Fletcher. “Hopefully we'll build on this and continue to improve.â€
UCCS Players/Staff Featured | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Julie Richards | 40 | C | So |
 | Julie Richards | 40 | C | Fr. |
 | Julie Richards | 40 | C | Jr. |
 | Julie Richards | 40 | C | Jr. |
 | Lindsay Arnoldus | 10 | G | Jr. |
 | Stephanie Sauter | 32 | G | Fr. |
 | Stephanie Sauter | 12 | F | |
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| October 19, 2005 |  | Sauter named preseason All-RMAC | UCCS forward Jennine Sauter was named preseason All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference West Division, the RMAC announced Wednesday. |
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| May 13, 2005 |  | Stratton named new women's basketball coach | The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Athletic Department announced Friday that Jessika Stratton had been hired as the school’s new women’s basketball coach. |
| March 14, 2005 |  | Coach search begins | Head Women’s Basketball CoachFull-time, 12 month positionAs an NCAA Division II institution and member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs invites applicants for Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing all aspects of a competitive women’s basketball program, recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes, practice organization and game management, budget preparation and maintenance, and compliance with all University, NCAA and RMAC rules. Must show a strong commitment to the academic goals of the student-athlete and be able to promote and support the University’s mission. |
| March 3, 2005 |  | Richards named second-team All-RMAC West Division | University of Colorado at Colorado Springs center Julie Richards was named second-team All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference West Division, the conference announced Friday. |
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