RANGELY, Colorado – The Colorado Northwestern Community College Women's Basketball team went 2-1 at the Coach USA Classic in Gillette, WY. CNCC opened the three day event against the host team Gillette Community College.
The Lady Spartans lost a close game to Gillette CC in their opener 71-61. CNCC had a two point lead heading into the 4
th quarter, but was unable to hold on due to several turnovers and a big free throw shooting differential down the stretch. The Lady Spartans were out shot from the free throw line 27 attempts (Gillette) to 6 (CNCC) for the game. CNCC also finished the game with 28 turnovers as a team.
Cylee Tuimaunei led CNCC in scoring with 12 points (5-9 FGA). Also contributing to CNCC's scoring were
Tyra Rodriguez (8 points),
Rachel Prescott (8 points),
Kelsey Harvey (8 points),
Sarah Midgley (6 points),
Rylee Thompson (6 points),
Shelby Harvey (5 points),
Taylor Thomas (4 points),
Taylor Martin (2 points), and
Megan Erickson (2 points).
Kelsey Harvey led the Lady Spartans with seven rebounds and Rodriguez led the team in assists with four.
