Box Score
 
LARAMIE, Wyo. (November 5, 2015) —The Adams State University women's basketball team lost this evening in their first game of the season--an exhibition contest--against the University of Wyoming Cowgirls. The Grizzlies were defeated by a score of 90-41.
 
Behind a 14 point performance from Rachelle Tucker and 12 points from Marquelle Dent, the Cowgirls were able to utilize a solid presentation from their best players paralleled with a dominating effort on the boards to seal the victory.
 
Unfortunately the Grizzlies struggled to find an offensive rhythm in the opening 20 minutes of play. Their first half struggles were highlighted by a six minute drought without a field goal. The drought was bookended by DeShea Wilkes who sank a jumper at the 8:46 mark then later drained a three-point basket with 2:32 left. After that, the offense began to pick up and was only outscored in the quarter, 16-12. The late surge was helpful but still left the Cowgirls with a 39-23 halftime lead.
 
The second half warranted similar frustrations for ASU as the Grizzlies mustered 18 combined points during the third and fourth quarter.
 
For the game Wyoming held a significant advantage in rebounds and free throw attempts. The Cowgirls ended the night with a 56-22 rebounding edge and toed the charity stripe a total of 42 times, making 32 of their attempts. Meanwhile the Grizzlies went 10-16 from the free throw line for the game.  
 
The Cowgirls shot 43 percent from the field as ASU shot at a 28 percent clip.
 
The Grizzlies were led by Cydney McHenry with nine points by way of shooting 2-12 from the field and 5-5 from the charity stripe in 36 minutes of play.
 
The road trip continues for the Grizzlies as they face the Air Force Falcons on Friday, Nov. 6. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. from Colorado Springs. No live coverage will be available for the exhibition contest. Fans are encouraged to follow ASU athletics on Twitter (@ASUGrizzlies) for in-game updates.