CHADRON, Neb. — The Chadron State women's basketball team took their first win of the season, 76-57, against Lincoln (Mo.), in Rolla, Missouri on November 13.
The comeback win, after losing their first game last week, sends the Eagles to a 1-1 record. Lincoln, who competes in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, falls to 0-2.
CSC never trailed in the game and outscored Lincoln in each of the first three quarters. The Eagles shot 87 times in the game, which was 28 more shots than Lincoln attempted. The Eagles also forced 16 steals during the game, with Lincoln committing 26 turnovers.
Kenna Wagner led the team in scoring with a career high of 17 points, beating her previous record of 15 points. Wagner shot 7-for-18 from the field and 2-for-6 from three-point range.
A true freshman, Annika VanDalen, scored her own career high of 16 points. VanDalen also dominated defensively with nine rebounds, four steals and one block.
Audrey Quintana had 10 points to give CSC three double-digit scorers. Alex Ridenour scored six points and tied a career high with seven rebounds. Sophie Wilkinson also had six points and seven rebounds, with six offensive rebounds.
The Eagles took control of the game in the first quarter, attempting eight more shots than Lincoln, and beating their field goal percentage, making 41.67 percent to Lincoln's 31.25 percent. The Blue Tigers struggled at the line in the first quarter, going 3-for-10 in free-throws, while CSC went 4-for-4.
Lincoln started fighting back in the second quarter, only trailing CSC by two points for the quarter. Although the Blue Tigers having a better field goal percentage (42.86 percent), the Eagles still held their ground offensively, shooting nine more attempts than the Blue Tigers.
Chadron State pulled away to a comfortable lead in the second half, doubling Lincoln's points 19-8 in the third quarter, despite having the same shooting percentage of 33.33 percent.
The Blue Tigers fought to come back in the last quarter, outscoring the Eagles by two points. However, the Eagles' work in the past three quarters allowed them to keep the lead and take the game.
The Eagles will stay in Rolla, Missouri to compete against Missouri S&T on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. MT.
Chadron State—Kenna Wagner 17, Annika VanDalen 16, Audrey Quintana 10, Sophie Wilkinson 6, Alex Ridenour 6, EmmaJo Locks 6, Camren Morris 6, Dreanna Jackson 5, Jordan Derby 2, Ashlynn Sylve 1, Keziah Toran 1. Totals: 31-87 FG (5-30 3PT) 9-15 FT. 76 points, 51 rebounds, 15 assists, 14 turnovers.
Lincoln (Mo.)—Whitney Smith 14, Aaliyah Smith 12, Bella Borgos 9, Makiya Moore 5, Hallie Williamson 5, Kierstyn Lawson 5, Ava Vanecek 3, Clara Williams 2, Chase Giddings 1, Taelyn Smith 1. Totals: 19-59 FG (7-21 3PT) 12-29 FT. 57 points, 50 rebounds, 7 assists, 26 turnovers.
