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Cold Shooting Spells Doom as Pioneer Women's Season Comes to Close

Cold Shooting Spells Doom as Pioneer Women's Season Comes to Close
Posted: Mar 04, 2023

Pioneers 46... Williston State 57

The MCC Pioneer women's basketball team could never find the range on Saturday afternoon in Wahpeton, ND as Williston State battled out a 57-46 win to end the Pioneer season in the Region XIII semifinal. Williston State took advantage of 18 more trips to the free throw line than the Pioneers outscoring MCC 19-7 at the charity stripe to advance to the Region XIII championship. 

Canzas Hisbadhorse came off the bench to lead the Williston State charge by scoring 14 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3's, 2-3 FT) and grabbing 6 rebounds. Kylee Old Elk made only one field goal but scored 11 points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3's, 8-8 FT) and Elizabeth Field contributed 11 points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3's, 5-8 FT)  and were the only Tetons in double figures in a defensive game. 

India Blyth (Melbourne, Australia) struggled from the field but led the Pioneers in scoring with 14 points (4-17 FG, 3-12 3's, 3-4 FT) and Jessica Tomkins ended her spectacular freshman season with 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-2 FT) and10 rebounds.  

Inside the Box Score

  • The Pioneers shot only 9 free throws and connected on 7. Williston State was 19-27 at the free throw line. 
  • Williston State outscored the Pioneers 25-15 in the 4th quarter after leading 32-31 after 3 quarters.
  • WSC outrebounded MCC 50-43. Williston had 12 offensive rebounds and the Pioneers 10.
  • The Pioneers had 14 turnovers and Williston had 12. 
  • MCC was 17-65 (27%) from the field and 5-22 from the 3-point line. WSC was 18-58 (31%) and only 2-11 from 3-point line. 

The Tetons will play for the Region XIII championship on Sunday against NDSCS. First year coach Jenna Bolstad and her Pioneers season comes to a close at 13-19.