Bulldogs Outplay Boxers

University of Montana Western defeated Pacific University 62-50.

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LA GRANDE, Ore. - The Bulldogs of University of Montana Western led the entire first half, over the Boxers of Pacific University at the Quinn Holiday Classic.

The Bulldogs led 35-26 going into the half. Montana Western came out with the same intensity to start the second half, hitting a three-pointer to open the half. They continued to hold the Boxer's scoreless until Pacific University's Erica Schultz hit a shot at the 16:30 minute mark.

The basket by Schultz got the Boxers going, but it wasn't enough; the Bulldogs (3-3) continued with their consistency and won 62-50 over the Boxers (1-1).

Leading the way for the Bulldogs was Alysa Brown with a double-double and a game-high of 14 points and 12 rebounds. Teammate Heather Brooks also contributed 13 points. For the Boxers Rochelle Reeves had 13 points and teammate Brittney Anderson had 8 points and 9 rebounds.

Today will be the final game of the Quinn Holiday Classic Tournament, where EOU (1-1) will face University of Montana Western (2-3) at 3:00 PM, Sunday, November 23rd.

Special thanks to Liz Brice for this report.

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