The Dawson CC women jumped out to a 22-5 1st quarter lead and coasted the rest of the way to a 71-48 win over the MCC Pioneers in the Region XIII quarterfinal game in Glendive on Wednesday night. Dawson extended that lead to 41-18 at the half as the Pioneers shot only 22% in the first 20 minutes. The 2nd half was even but the damage was already done and the Pioneers season ended at 7-24. 

Brianna Bergum (Garneill, MT) led the way with 19 points (7-10 FG, 0-2 3's, 5-7 FT) and Eva Kinston (Ely, NV) added 16 points (7-24 FG, 1-8 3's, 1-1) and 12 rebounds in the win. Sabira Ahayeva added 13 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 3's, 2-2 FT) and the Bucs (20-11 overall) will move to the semifinal to play top seeded NDSCS on Sunday in Wahpeton, ND.

Sophomores Kelbee Denham (Malta, MT) and Molly Cockburn (Christchurch, NZ) ended their careers as the only Pioneers in double digits as the offense struggled for MCC. Denham scored 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3's, 1-2 FT) and had 5 rebounds while Cockburn had 12 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3's, 4-6 FT) and also had 5 rebounds. Gabby Flute Player (Flandreau, SD) led the team with 6 rebounds. 

Inside the Box Score

• MCC shot 17-50 (34%) from the field but only 2-21 from the 3-point line. DCC was 27-73 (37%) and 5-23 from 3-point line. 
• Miles had 24 turnovers and Dawson only 14. 
• DCC outrebounded MCC 41-32 and grabbed 15 offensive boards while the Pioneers only had 4 offensive boards. 
• MCC hit only 12-23 from the free throw line and Dawson was 12-16.