New Mexico State 98, Boise State 68
The Aggies picked up a convincing 98-68 win over Boise State at the Pan American Center Thursday. With the win, New Mexico State improves to 1-1 on the season. The Broncos fall to 1-2 on the year with the loss.
The Aggies shot 53 percent from the field, 43 percent from three-point range and 74 percent from the free throw line on the game. Boise State connected on 34 percent from the floor, 17 percent from downtown and 75 percent from the charity stripe. The Broncos won the rebounding battle, 41-35, but New Mexico State forced 25 Boise State turnovers.
Abby Scott paced the Aggies with a career-high 21 points, while Vanessa Garner added 17 and Sasha Weber had 13. September Offutt grabbed 10 rebounds.
Southeast Missouri State 76, Kansas City 74
The Kangaroos dropped a heartbreaker to Southeast Missouri State, 76-74, at the Show Me Center Thursday night. With the loss, Kansas City falls to 0-2 on the season. The Redhawks improve to 2-1.
The 'Roos shot 40 percent from the field, 37 percent from three-point range and 76 percent from the free throw line on the game. The Redhawks connected on 42 percent from the floor, 23 percent from beyond the arc and 65 percent from the line. Southeast Missouri State edged Kansas City on the boards, 30-29.
Kim Neyianya led all players with a career-high 26 points to go along with 10 rebounds for her first double-double of the season. Calli White added 14 points, while Eilise O'Connor had 11 points, eight rebounds and four steals. Kelsey Barnwell finished with 10 points.
George Mason 82, Utah Valley 64
The Wolverines fell 82-64 to George Mason Thursday at the Patriot Center. With the loss, Utah Valley falls to 1-2 on the season. George Mason improves to 1-1 on the year.
The Wolverines shot 36 percent from the field, 17 percent from three-point range and 72 percent from the free throw line on the game. The Patriots connected on 43 percent from the floor, 35 percent from downtown and 90 percent from the charity stripe on the game. George Mason out-rebounded Utah Valley 53-36.
Karlee Kartchner led the Wolverines with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Tina Doughty added 17 points and Katie Kuklok finished with 11. Georgia Askew dished out five assists.