Salt Lake City, UT – The Westminster Griffins battled their way to a hard-fought 63-58 win over Colorado Christian on Saturday, improving their RMAC record to 4-8. A balanced offensive attack and key defensive stops helped the Griffins hold off a late push from the Cougars.
- Maia Rhay led the way with 15 points, knocking down 3 three-pointers while adding 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.
- Maunayia Harrigfeld dominated the boards with a team-high 15 rebounds to go along with 11 points, 3 assists, and 5 steals in a stellar two-way performance.
- Teuila Nawahine also reached double figures, scoring 11 points while contributing 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
- Za'kkria Robinson provided key minutes off the bench, scoring 8 points on 4-7 shooting.
CCU Player Highlights:
- Dasiya Jones led the Cougars with a double-double, scoring 14 points while grabbing a game-high 13 rebounds. She also added 2 blocks and played a strong defensive game.
- Elise Grosdidier contributed 13 points, shooting 4-9 from the field, while securing 6 rebounds and 2 steals. She was also active on the defensive end with 3 assists and 3 turnovers forced.
- Nicole Bowlin added 11 points, showing her aggressiveness on both ends with 4 steals and 5 assists.
- The Griffins shot 40.7% (24-59) from the field, including 41.2% (7-17) from three.
- Westminster controlled the glass, grabbing 37 total rebounds.
- A strong third quarter, where they outscored CCU 20-14, helped swing momentum in their favor.
The Griffins now shift their focus to a road match-up against Colorado State University Pueblo on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 1:00 PM in Pueblo, CO.
