Women's Basketball defeats NDSCS 61-54
The Tetons defeated the Wildcats in a close game with a final score of 61-54. The Tetons started off strong, leading the Wildcats 20-10 in the first quarter. However, the Wildcats fought back in the second quarter, outscoring the Tetons 18-11 to narrow the gap.
In the third quarter, the Wildcats continued their momentum, scoring 19 points compared to the Tetons' 13. This brought the Wildcats within one point of the Tetons heading into the final quarter. However, the Tetons managed to hold on to their lead and secured the victory with a strong performance in the fourth quarter.
Taylor Moffat was the top scorer for the Tetons, contributing 15 points to the team's total. Canzas Hisbadhorse also had a solid performance, scoring 13 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. The Tetons had a balanced scoring effort, with four players reaching double digits in points.
On the Wildcats' side, Savanna Jones led the team in scoring with 14 points. Shania Nichols-Vannett and Arianna Berryhill also made significant contributions, scoring 8 and 11 points respectively. However, the Wildcats struggled with their shooting, only making 30% of their field goal attempts and 22.7% of their three-point attempts.
Overall, the Tetons' strong start and balanced scoring proved to be the difference in the game. They were able to withstand the Wildcats' comeback attempts and secure the victory. The Tetons will now advance to the championship game tomorrow.