Salt Lake City, UT – The Westminster Griffins fought hard in an RMAC battle against Black Hills State University on Thursday night at Behnken Field House, but the Yellow Jackets' hot second-half shooting propelled them to a 70-56 victory.
Westminster stayed within striking distance in the first half, trailing 31-24 at the break. However, Black Hills State caught fire from beyond the arc in the second half, knocking down 10 three-pointers to put the game out of reach.
Black Hills State's Key Performers:
- Cam Lowe led the way with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, hitting 4 three-pointers.
- BJ Woodruff added 12 points and 7 assists, also making four three-pointers.
- Tristan Hurdle came off the bench and was perfect from deep (4-5 3PT) for 12 points.
Team Comparison:
- Field Goal Percentage: Westminster 34.4% | Black Hills State 44.1%
- Three-Point Shooting: Westminster 22.2% (4-18) | Black Hills State 44.4% (16-36)
- Free Throws: Westminster 40.0% (8-20) | Black Hills State 50.0% (2-4)
- Bench Points: Westminster 14 | Black Hills State 12
Up Next:
The Griffins return to action on Saturday, Feb. 22, as they host Chadron State College for Jersey Night at Behnken Field House. Fans are encouraged to wear their favorite jerseys and support the team at 3:00 PM. Tickets are available at westminstergriffins.com, and the game will be streamed on the RMAC Network.
