Mountain Lions get by CC
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs shook off a slow start in the first half to beat the Colorado College Saturday afternoon at Reid Gymnasium. CU-Colorado Springs beat the Division III Tigers 71-61.
The Mountain Lions shot 29.0 percent in the opening half and trailed 27-25 at the break. CU-Colorado Springs heated up after halftime.
The Mountain Lions shot 46.9 percent, knocking down 6-of-12 on 3-pointers, as they outscored Colorado College 46-32 in the second.
Jennine Sauter scored a game-high 17 points for CU-Colorado Springs. Stephanie Sauter added 11 points, hitting 3-for-5 on 3-pointers. Janine Ota also had 10 points and seven rebounds.
CU-Colorado Springs held Colorado Collegeâ€TMs best player, Tran Udall, to just nine points on 2-for-16 shooting.
The win gives CU-Colorado Springs the season sweep of the Tigers after the Mountain Lions won 65-42 back on Nov. 30. The Mountain Lions, who hold a 25-3 record all-time against CC, have now won 13 straight over the Tigers.
UCCS Players/Staff Featured | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Jennine Sauter | 21 | F | Fr. |
 | Jennine Sauter | 21 | F | So |
 | Jennine Sauter | 21 | F | Jr. |
 | Jennine Sauter | 21 | F | Sr. |
 | Stephanie Sauter | 32 | G | Fr. |
 | Stephanie Sauter | 12 | F | |
| Additional News Stories | |||
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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. |
| October 13, 2005 | | UCCS hosts Moonlight Madness | The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs men’s and women’s basketball teams will be hosting Moonlight Madness on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Lions’ Den. |
| 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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