Highlands takes out CU-Colorado Springs
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs lost a tough game to the New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls 64-58 in Las Vegas, N.M. Tuesday night.
Tara Podpah led the Cowgirls (8-8, 5-5 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) with a game-high 26 points on 8-for-18 shooting as Highlands got its fourth straight win over the Mountain Lions.
Cold shooting was once again the Mountain Lions (6-10, 2-8) undoing. CU-Colorado Springs shot 25.2 percent for the game.
Despite their shooting, the Mountain Lions led for most of the first half after holding the Cowgirls scoreless over the gameâ€TMs first 4:00. CU-Colorado Springs took it biggest lead of the game with 7:20 to go in the first on a Nicole Opferman free-throw that put the Mountain Lions up 19-12.
CU-Colorado Springs led 30-29 at the break and opened the second half with a 6-1 run to take a 36-30 lead. It was all downhill from there. The Cowgirls exploded with a 19-2 run that put them comfortably ahead 49-38.
CU-Colorado Springs made a late run to get back into the game. An Emily Jenkins free-throw with 4:10 remaining in the game cut the lead to 55-54. But the Mountain Lions missed eight of their final nine shots from the field.
Jenkins led CU-Colorado Springs with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Lindsay Arnoldus had 12 points, four rebounds and two steals.
UCCS Players/Staff Featured | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Nicole Opferman | 30 | G | So. |
| Nicole Opferman | 30 | G | Jr |
| Nicole Opferman | 30 | G | Sr. |
 | Lindsay Arnoldus | 10 | G | Jr. |
 | Emily Jenkins | 22 | F | So. |
 | Emily Jenkins | 22 | F | So. |
 | Emily Jenkins | 33 | F | Jr. |
 | Emily Jenkins | 33 | F | Sr. |
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| 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. |
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