LAKEWOOD, CO – Colorado Christian looked to bounce back against South Dakota Mines in the Saturday slate of games.
A slow first quarter once again doomed the Cougars as the Hardrockers took a commanding lead and didn't look back.
HOW IT HAPPENED: The Cougars only scored eight points in the first quarter. The Hardrockers scored 23.
The second quarter saw the Cougars bounce back scoring 15 and outscoring South Dakota Mines by three points, heading into half Marie Tsoungui was leading the team with eight points.
The Cougars scored 14 more points in the third quarter but the lead was still solidly in South Dakota Mines favor as the Cougars never got within less than seven points.
The Cougars never stopped battling, scoring 19 in the fourth, getting within five with just over two minutes remaining. Untimely turnovers and missed free throws sunk the Cougars as South Dakota won 68-56.
COUGAR LEADERS: Tsoungui led the team with 18 points which is a career high for her. Tsoungui also led the team in rebounds with five, and assists with two. Sam Nunez and Olivia Christy also had two assists.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE:
- Tsoungui 17 field goal attempts were the most this season for a Cougar.
- The starters for the Cougars scored all but one points for the team.
- Cougars scored 16 points off turnovers and had 14 fast break points.
UP NEXT: The longest road trip of the season lies ahead of the Cougars, with a trip to Utah on the slate to face off against Dixie State and Westminster. Tip off against Dixie will be on January 17, at 5:30 p.m.
