Golden, CO – The Westminster Women's Basketball team faced a tough challenge on Monday afternoon as they took on the Colorado School of Mines. Despite staying within five points after the first quarter, a dominant second quarter and consistent scoring from the Orediggers in the second half led to an 83-40 defeat for the Griffins.
The Orediggers capitalized on second-chance opportunities and controlled the paint throughout the game, scoring 48 points inside and tallying 13 second-chance points. Colorado School of Mines was led by Emma Sixta, who finished with a game-high 20 points and five assists, and Josephine Howery, who added 13 points of her own.
For Westminster, Maunayia Harrigfeld led the effort with nine points and 11 rebounds. Teuila Nawahine contributed six points, while Mia AuClaire and Za'kkria Robinson added six and four points, respectively.
Key Stats:
- Points in the Paint: Colorado School of Mines 48, Westminster 14
- Second-Chance Points: Colorado School of Mines 13, Westminster 2
- Fast-Break Points: Colorado School of Mines 6, Westminster 0
- Bench Points: Colorado School of Mines 34, Westminster 23
The Orediggers took control with a decisive second quarter, outscoring the Griffins 22-7, and never looked back, holding Westminster to just 23% shooting from the field for the game.
What's Next:
The Griffins return home for a two-day, four-team holiday tournament, beginning Friday. Westminster will host Seattle Pacific University at 1:00 PM on Friday afternoon, with all games streamed live on the RMAC Network. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at WestminsterGriffins.com and follow the team on social media @WUGriffins for updates
