RANGELY, Colorado – On day two of the CNCC Classic, the Lady Spartans pushed their winning streak to four games with a 67-55 victory over Dawson Community College. CNCC trailed by two points after the opening quarter, but took off in the second outscoring Dawson 24-13 for a nine point halftime lead. The Lady Spartans would extend their lead to 20 points by the fourth quarter and were able to hold on for a 12 point victory. CNCC shot 42.9% from the field (30-70 on field goal attempts) in the win while holding Dawson to 23.2% (16-69 on field goal attempts).
CNCC had great offensive balance on the afternoon with 10 players contributing to their 67 points.
Sarah Midgley and
Taylor Martin led the Lady Spartans with 15 points apiece. Also scoring for CNCC were
Megan Erickson (8 points),
Rachel Prescott (8 points),
Cylee Tuimaunei (7 points),
Tyra Rodriguez (4 points),
Shelby Harvey (4 points),
Rylee Thompson (2 points),
Sierra Reynolds (2 points), and
Kanani Naipo (2 points). The Lady Spartans were led by Martin, Rodriguez, and Tuimaunei all with seven rebounds total.
The CNCC Lady Spartans (7-2) return to the court this holiday weekend in Glendive, Montana, at the Dawson Community College Thanksgiving Classic. CNCC will play Fort Berthold Community College on Friday at 4 PM, and then they will play again on Saturday against Dawson CC at 2 PM.
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