GUNNISON, Colo.— Following their triumph in two exhilarating one-point contests at the University of Alaska Anchorage last week, the Adams State University women's basketball team now shifts their focus to the Western Colorado University Mountaineers. The stage is set for an intense game at Paul Wright Gym, marking the commencement of the Rocky Mountain Athletics Conference segment of the season at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1st.
Recent Success for Adams State Women's Basketball
The Grizzlies are staging a comeback with two impressive victories, clinching a remarkable 83-82 scoreline on Friday against the University of Alaska Anchorage and securing a narrow win on Saturday with a 66-65 margin. Adams State's performance has exhibited variability, resulting in a current record of 5-3.
ASU's roster of skilled athletes, led by
Harmanie Dominguez, is gearing up for the matchup against the University of Western Colorado. The redshirt sophomore has notably tied ASU's record for the most 3-pointers in a game, establishing herself as the leading scorer in the state of Colorado.
About the University of Western Colorado
Western Colorado has maintained a steady performance this season, clinching victories in their last two games against Eastern New Mexico (64-58) on Friday and Northern New Mexico College (63-50).
Junior Rachel Cockman stands out as a prominent player for the University of Western Colorado women's basketball team, boasting an impressive average of 19.3 points per game.
The Series
In the most recent matchup between Adams State University and Western Colorado University on February 11, 2023, Adams State secured a victory with a score of 65 to 52. The scoring by quarter showcased Adams State consistently leading, with quarters ending 14-8, 19-10, 10-17, and 22-17.
Reviewing historical data from January 28, 2005, to February 11, 2023, Adams State University has emerged victorious 19 times and suffered 18 losses in matchups against Western Colorado University. Their current winning streak stands at 4 games, with their longest winning streak lasting 6 games from February 7, 2009, to February 26, 2011.
Up Next
The Grizzlies are poised for upcoming challenges within the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Their next match is scheduled for Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. against Fort Lewis College. Subsequent games include hosting CSU Pueblo on Friday, December 8th, at 5:30 p.m., New Mexico Highlands on Saturday, December 9th, at 5:30 p.m., and Colorado Mesa on Friday, December 15th, at 3:30 p.m.
