SALT LAKE CITY – The Westminster women's basketball team mounted a strong fourth-quarter comeback Saturday afternoon but came up just short in a 62–60 loss to Western Colorado at Behnken Field House.

The Griffins outscored the Mountaineers 27–15 in the final quarter and erased a double-digit deficit, but Western Colorado connected on a go-ahead basket in the final seconds to seal the road win.

Game Breakdown

First Half
Western Colorado opened the game with a 21–12 first quarter before extending its lead in the second, outscoring Westminster 12–10 to take a 33–22 advantage into halftime.

Second Half
The Mountaineers maintained control through the third quarter, holding a 47–33 lead entering the final period. Westminster responded with its best offensive stretch of the game in the fourth, scoring 27 points and briefly taking a 60–59 lead with just over a minute remaining, but Western Colorado answered late to secure the 62–60 victory.

Griffin Performances

Teuila Nawahine led Westminster with 14 points on 6–12 shooting while adding 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. Nisa Ellis provided a spark off the bench with 15 points and 6 rebounds, going 6–11 from the field and 3–5 at the free-throw line.

Klowie Pike added 8 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals, while Ellie Mitchell finished with 7 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals. Emily Evans contributed 7 points and 6 rebounds, and Madison Anderson pulled down 4 rebounds.

Westminster shot 36.4% (24–66) from the field and 15.8% (3–19) from three, while finishing 9–15 (60.0%) at the free-throw line. The Griffins totaled 36 rebounds, scored 30 points in the paint, and produced 23 bench points.

Up Next

Westminster (3–11, 0–8 RMAC) continues conference play next week at home against Chadron State College.