Season comes to an end with loss to Mavs
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs womenâ€TMs basketball team saw its season come to an end with a tough loss at home to the Mesa State Mavericks Saturday night. Mesa beat the Mountain Lions 69-64.
The game, which went back-and fourth all night, came down the wire. Janie Ota hit a 3-pointer with 22 seconds left to trim a five-point Maverick lead down to 66-64. Lindsay Arnoldus then came up with an incredible steal and midcourt and drove the lane for what would have been a game-tying layup, but unfortunately her shot rimmed out.
The Mountain Lions fought foul trouble all night as they were whistled for 28 fouls. Jennine Sauter, Emily Jenkins, Julie Richards and Arnoldus all eventually fouled out of the contest.
UCCS outshot the Mavericks 41.8 percent to 31.3 percent from the field, but couldnâ€TMt overcome the Mavericks monster advantage at the free-throw line. Mesa State got to the line 42 times, hitting 29 of those attempts. UCCS was just 12-for-17 at the stripe.
Ota had 10 points and Nicole Opferman added two points and a rebound in the seniorsâ€TM final collegiate game.
Jennine Sauter led the Mountain Lions with 15 points on 6-for-12 shooting. Julie Richards had 10 points and a game-high 14 rebounds.
UCCS Players/Staff Featured | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Jennine Sauter | 21 | F | Fr. |
 | Jennine Sauter | 21 | F | So |
 | Jennine Sauter | 21 | F | Jr. |
 | Jennine Sauter | 21 | F | Sr. |
 | Nicole Opferman | 30 | G | So. |
| Nicole Opferman | 30 | G | Jr |
| Nicole Opferman | 30 | G | Sr. |
 | 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. |
 | Emily Jenkins | 22 | F | So. |
 | Emily Jenkins | 22 | F | So. |
 | Emily Jenkins | 33 | F | Jr. |
 | Emily Jenkins | 33 | F | Sr. |
| 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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