COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The University of Colorado Colorado Springs women's basketball team struggled offensively in their 72-44 loss to Black Hills State University. Despite the losing effort, forward
Maison White broke the UCCS women's basketball career rebounds record with her 752nd career rebound.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
- Final: UCCS 44, BHSU 72
- Records: UCCS (4-4, 2-1 RMAC) | BHSU (7-3, 3-0 RMAC)
- Facility | Location: Gallogly Events Center | Colorado Springs, Colo.
- All-Time Series: Despite the loss, UCCS holds a 13-12 all-time record over the Yellow Jackets in 25 games played since Jan. 25, 2013.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Yellow Jackets opened the night in control, holding UCCS to just five points in five minutes and gaining a 13-5 lead at the 5:06 mark. UCCS guard Breelyn Robinson then caught fire, leading the Mountain Lions to a 10-2 run as she hit three straight three-points to even the game at 15. BHSU would score six unanswered and carry a 21-15 lead into the second quarter.
- The Yellow Jackets completely shut down the Mountain Lions in the second quarter, winning the frame 21-4. UCCS was held scoreless for the last five minutes and 42 seconds of the quarter, and it found itself with a 42-19 deficit heading into halftime.
- UCCS hoped their offensive luck would turn out of the half and got to a good start with a Gia Bradley three-pointer. BHSU held their ground, not letting momentum flip, immediately going on a 14-2 run. From the three-minute mark to the end of the third quarter, the Mountain Lions went on a 9-2 run but would still be down 58-33 heading into the final frame.
- UCCS played the Yellow Jackets nearly even in the fourth, losing the quarter by three (14-11), but BHSU's massive run in the second quarter guided them to an easy 28-point win (72-44).
GAME STATISTICS
- Robinson paced UCCS in multiple statistics in tonight's losing effort, including points (19), field goals made (six), and three-pointers made (six).
- Only six Mountain Lions made it into the scoring column tonight, with those being Robinson (19), Amyah Moore Allen (eight), Krystina Hagood (eight), Gia Bradley (six), Amaya Snowden (two), and Mya Wilson (two).
- BHSU bested UCCS in several categories tonight, including rebounds (41-24), assists (18-9), steals (7-4), points in the paint (38-12), points from turnovers (14-10), while being outshot 50.9 percent to 30.6 percent from the field.
- UCCS beat BHSU in bench points (30-8) and fast break points (7-6).
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Redshirt junior Breeyln Robinson posted a career-high in multiple statistics in tonight's loss, including points (19), field goals made (six), field goal attempts (15), three-pointers made (six), three-pointers attempted (10), and rebounds (five).
- Maison White only grabbed three rebounds tonight, but those three boards were enough to pass Brittany Hernandez for sole possession of the most career rebounds in program history with 752.
- Tonight's loss snaps a 13-game home winning streak for UCCS, dating back to Nov. 25, 2023.
- The offensive struggles tonight resulted in only 44 points scored, marking the lowest number of points scored of the season.
- The Mountain Lions' 28-point loss to BHSU is their biggest loss in 25 meetings. It's also their largest loss to the Yellow Jackets since their 62-37 loss on Dec. 1, 2017.
UP NEXT
- UCCS will look to bounce back as they take on Chadron State College on Saturday, Dec. 14. Tip-off is at 1 p.m. at the Gallogly Events Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.
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As a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs competes in 14 varsity sports in NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics.
