DENTON, Texas Rachel Cockman and Ivey Schmidt both recorded double-doubles as the Mountaineers looked to pull off the upset over No. 25 Angelo State, but the Rams came out on top 64-55.
JUST THE FACTS
Final Score: Angelo State def. Western Colorado 64-55
Records: Western Colorado 0-2, Angelo State 3-2
Location: Kitty Magee Arena; Denton, Texas
HOW IT HAPPENED
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Western Colorado came out of the half only down by one point after winning the second quarter 15-12. The Mountaineers tallied a 35.5-percent shooting from the field in the quarter compared to the Rams 29.4-clip from the field.
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The Mountaineers entered the break down 27-28 after scoring 12 points in the first and 15 in the second.
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Coming out of the half only down by one point, the Mountaineers got off to a slow third quarter only recording nine points including seven points from Rachel Cockman. The Rams scored 13 points in the quarter with five points off turnovers from the Mountaineers.
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The fourth quarter saw the Mountaineers trying to battle back down by a handful of points. Natalie Jojola tallied nine of her teams 19 points in the last ten minutes of the game.
COURT NOTES
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Rachel Cockman recorded a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds. Most of the sophomore's points came from the charity stripe as she was 10-for-14 and 4-for16 from the field. She also led her team in rebounds with 15 including eight offensive boards and seven defensive rebounds.
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Ivey Schmidt had 11 rebounds and 11 points recording the Mountaineers' second double-double of the game.
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The Mountaineers tallied a 27.1-percent shooting from the field in their second game of the season compared to Angelo State's 32.4-clip from the field.
UP NEXT
The Mountaineers will play in Paul Wright Gym for the first time this season on Friday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m., against Texas A&M Kingsville. They will then welcome Eastern New Mexico on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m.
