SPEARFISH, South Dakota (November 11, 2017) - The Texas A&M International University Women's Basketball team continued play against Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference opponents on Saturday. The Dustdevils fell to Black Hills State University, moving to 0-2 overall.
The Dustdevil loss marks a 0-2 start after the Dustdevils fell to Chadron State College on Friday night. Tantashea Giger picked up her second straight game with 20 points or more, putting up 22 points in Saturday's game.
AFTER 1: TAMIU 12 - BHSU 24
The Dustdevils would meet a high-paced team in the Yellow Jackets in the first 10 minutes of action. TAMIU was held to 12 points while the BHSU offense put up 24 points.
AFTER 2: TAMIU 23 - BHSU 47
The Dustdevils would not be able to slow down the Yellow Jacket offense in the second quarter as BHSU put up 23 points, holding the Dustdevils to just 11 points. After 20 minutes, the Dustdevils found themselves down by 24.
AFTER 3: TAMIU 38 - BHSU 51
TAMIU would come out of the break with a new defensive stance, keeping the Yellow Jackets nearly silent in the third quarter. The Dustdevils put up their best offensive quarter through 30 minutes, cutting the deficit to 13 after outscoring BHSU 15-4.
AFTER 4: TAMIU 55 - BHSU 73
The Yellow Jackets would respond in the fourth with their third ten-minute stretch of 20 points or more, putting up 22 in the final ten minutes. The Dustdevils would pick up their best offensive quarter as well, putting up 17 points in the fourth. The five point deficit allowed BHSU to stretch their lead back to 18 when the final buzzer sounded.
FINAL STATS:
Giger improved on her 21 point game Friday, putting up 22 in the loss. Giger was one of three Dustdevils who recorded double-digit points as Passionate Amukamara and Jaden Gonzales each added 10 points. Of Gigers 22 points, 15 came from the free-throw line.
Julia Hanni led the Dustdevils on the boards, picking up seven rebounds. Giger would pick up five rebounds.
The Dustdevils forced 20 turnovers in the game, scoring 19 points off a turnover. Giger, Hanni, and Jaden Gonzales each picked up two steals.
COACH CAHA'S THOUGHTS:
Head Coach
Jeff Caha commented, "The first half was a struggle for us but we had some players step up and make solid recommendations. We trusted their decision and it payed off. We executed that gameplan really well and outscored them in the second Half. Tantashea and Passionate made a conscious effort to drive and get to the line, that helped us get back into the game."
Caha added, "Renee Contreras came into the game and stepped up defensively, shutting down their top player in the second half. Jaden is right on the verge of breaking through offensively. I am really proud of the girls and their effort tonight."
UP NEXT:
The Dustdevils play their third game outside the state of Texas on Monday, November 13. TAMIU will take on Northern State University at 7pm from Adberdeen, South Dakota.
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