GUNNISON, Colo. – Katie Dalton scored a career high 22 points, shooting 80 percent (8-of-10) from the field, but it wasn't enough as Western State Colorado University women's basketball fell to Black Hills State University 61-67 on Saturday night.
 
Western (6-15, 3-12 RMAC) was better or equal to BHSU (17-4, 11-4 RMAC) in nearly every statistical category on Saturday. The only difference was points off turnovers. The Yellow Jackets converted 26 turnovers into 30 points.
 
Dalton kept the Mountaineer offense churning, making 8-of-10 field goals and grabbing six rebounds. Helping Dalton reach a career high was teammate Jessie Erickson. Erickson led all players with six assists, consistently finding Dalton in the post.
 
After falling behind by one in the first quarter, Western took a two-point lead into halftime, ahead 31-29.
 
The Mountaineers held that first half lead until the 4:34 mark in the third quarter.
 
Western continued to fight and went back ahead by two point after a Jadyn Kanzler jumper found the back of the net with 4:38 left to play. Unfortunately for the Mountaineers, it would be the last lead of the game for Western.
 
Samantha Coleman also scored in double figures for the Mountaineers, adding 12 points, all by way of three-point field goals.
 
Western continues the season on Tuesday when they host Colorado Mesa University at 5:30 p.m. in Paul Wright Gym.