Jan. 14, 2023

Adams State rallies past CSC women 74-66

By Con Marshall

After a nip-and-tuck contest that included 10 ties and 10 lead changes, the Adams State women's basketball team scored 13 of the final 15 points while downing Chadron State 74-66 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game played in Chadron Saturday evening.

Chadron State led 64-61 with 2 minutes and 10 seconds remaining, when the Grizzlies took control.  Their leading scorer, Kiiyani Anitielu, a 5-7 freshman who finished with 18 points, was a ringleader down the stretch. She began the rally by cashing in an old-fashioned 3-point play that tied the score at 64 and made all four of her free throws as time was running out.

The Eagles had a 49-47 lead going into the fourth period. Both teams shot 50% from the field during that frame, but Adams State made eight baskets, one more than the Eagles.  Both sank two 3-pointers, but the Grizzlies made all eight of their free throws and Chadron State was just one of seven at the line in the quarter to spell much of the difference.

Adams State also got 14 points from Angelline Nageak and 10 from Harmainie Dominquez. Chadron State was led by Shay Powers with 19 points while Samiyah Worrell added 14 and Kyra Tanabe 12.

Powers sank nine of 12 shots from the field Saturday, and finished the weekend by making 20 of 24 field goal attempts after hitting 11 of 12 while ringing up 27 points during the Eagles' 66-61 win over Fort Lewis on Friday night.

Saturday's win improved Adams State's record to 12-5 overall and 8-3 in the RMAC.  Following the weekend split, the Eagles are 3-14 and 3-8.  They'll host Colorado-Colorado Springs and Regis this coming weekend.

Adams State—Kilyani Anitielu 18, Angeline Negeak 14, Harmainie Dominguez 10, Taylar Dossey 7, Nyeniea John 6, Darlisha Reed 6, Sharmayne Finley 6, Elaina Watson 4, Riahana Davis 3.  Totals: 28-65 (3-14) 15-19 74 points, 36 rebounds, 12 turnovers.

Chadron State—Shay Powers 19, Samiyah Worrell 14, Kyra Tanabe 12, Awoti Akoi 10, Allison Olsen 6, Claudia Dollinger 2, Elle Ravenscroft 2, Emily Achter 1. Totals: 26-59 (6-18) 8-16 66 points, 38 rebounds, 16 turnovers.

              Adams State        16       16      15       27     ---74

              Chadron State      15       13      21      17     ---66

              3-pointers: ASU—Mageak 2, Dominguez 1.  CSC—Tanabe 3, Worrell 2, Olsen 1.