COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – After a 28-point loss to Black Hills State University on Thursday, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs women's basketball team bounced back with a big first half and a 16-point win over Chadron State College.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
- Final: UCCS 82, CSC 66
- Records: UCCS (5-4, 3-1 RMAC) | CSC (2-8, 1-3 RMAC)
- Facility | Location: Gallogly Events Center | Colorado Springs, Colo.
- All-Time Series: UCCS improves their record over Chadron State to 31-16 in 37 meetings.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Mountain Lions started the afternoon with Amyah Moore Allen finding Maison White on a well-executed entry pass, freeing White up for an easy lay-in. UCCS let it fly from deep to open the game, with Ellie Reynolds hitting back-to-back trays and a three-pointer from Emily Vidal to open a 16-6 lead. The two teams closed the first quarter on an 8-8 run, and the Mountain Lions carried a 10-point lead (24-14) into the second.
- The Eagles pulled themselves within nine points (32-23) to open the frame, but UCCS's defense shut them down. The Mountain Lions closed the first half with a 15-5 run, with White scoring eight, Jayla Jackson-Allen splashing a three, and a pair of free throws from Moore Allen and Vidal. The Mountain Lions brought a commanding 47-28-point lead into the break.
- Chadron State cut slightly into their deficit to open the third quarter, but four straight points from Mya Wilson pushed UCCS' lead back up to 19 (54-35) with 5:09 left to go in the frame. The Eagles hung around the remainder of the quarter, but the Mountain Lions entered the fourth with a 61-45 lead.
- The fourth quarter was highly competitive and chippy as CSC came back to bring their deficit within eight points (64-56) with 5:24 to go in the game. With momentum seemingly slipping from UCCS, Moore Allen connected with White in the low-post, who hit a tough bucket while being fouled to put the Mountain Lions back up 11 with 4:22 to go. This basket helped UCCS regain control, and with the help of good free throw shooting, the Mountain Lions increased their lead back up to 16, winning 82-66.
GAME STATISTICS
- Maison White had an impressive performance today for the Mountain Lions, posting 21 points, 11 rebounds (seven defensive and four offensive), one steal, and one assist while shooting 7-of-11 from the field. White also boasted a plus 24 plus/minus in 26 minutes played.
- Amyah Moore Allen played a vital role for UCCS today, putting up 15 points and four assists while shooting 5-of-10 from the field on the offensive side. Defensively, Moore Allen was everywhere, swiping four steals and blocking one shot.
- Breelyn Robinson was significant for the Mountain Lions off the bench, scoring 13 points on 3-of-6 shooting from deep and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line.
- UCCS shared the ball and found open teammates all day as they collected 19 assists. Ellie Reynolds led the way with seven assists, and Moore Allen had four. Other Mountain Lions collecting assists were Mya Wilson (two) and White, Robinson, Emily Vidal, Krystina Hagood, Gia Bradley, and Rylie Ottmann, who all tacked on one assist.
- The Mountain Lions made it rain from deep as they made nine three-pointers in 26 attempts. Robinson led the way with three beyond the arc, followed by Ellie Reynolds, who netted two, and Vidal, Hagood, Moore Allen, and Jayla Jackson-Allen, who each hit one.
- The Mountain Lions scored more points from turnovers (20-11), second-chance points (14-9), points from the bench (28-22), and points in the paint (26-22) than the Eagles today.
- Both teams shot many free throws in the game, with CSC going 25-for-34 and UCCS going 27-for-38.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- UCCS' double-digit win today saw multiple season highs as a team, including points scored (82), three-pointers made (nine), free throws made (27), assists (19), and steals (12).
- Maison White collected her fifth double-double of the season with her 21 points and 11 rebounds.
- Breelyn Robinson's last two games have seen her average 16 points while shooting 9-of-16 (56.3 percent) from beyond the arc.
- Ellie Reynold's seven assists are the most by any Mountain Lion this season and mark a new UCCS career high for the junior.
- Amyah Moore Allen's four steals marks the most steals by any Mountain Lion this year.
- UCCS has beaten Chadron State in six straight meetings since Feb. 12, 2022.
UP NEXT
- The Mountain Lions return home on Tuesday, Dec. 17, for a non-conference matchup with the University of Central Oklahoma. Tip-off is at 5 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.
