NMJC (WBB) Finishes Holiday Break 3-0
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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15 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 69 |
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22 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 82 |
Team Stats
Central Wyoming College
New Mexico Junior College
| Game Statistics | Central Wyoming College | New Mexico Junior College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (23-54) | (26-61) |
| Field Goal % | 42.6% | 42.6% |
| Rebounds | 29 | 42 |
| Assists | 14 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 14 |
The No. 10 Thunderbirds ended their Thanksgiving Holiday travel with an 82-69 win over Central Wyoming College.
NMJC led at the half 45-31 and cruised in the second half to win by 13 points.
Sophomore Zarai Lewis had a monster game for the Thunderbirds scoring a career-high 18 points on 3-of-4 shooting from beyond the arc. Freshman guard Luisa Amaral also set a career high in points with 19. Jada Graves finished with 12 points, a career-high 11 assists, and six rebounds.
Rekiah Bowen led NMJC off the bench with 11 points and eight rebounds. Forward Azaleeah Oloapu chipped in nine points and six rebounds.
The T-Birds shot 26-for-61 (42.6%) from the field, 9-of-23 (39.1%) from the 3-point line, and 21-of-22 (95.5%) from the stripe. NMJC forced 17 turnovers and held the Rustlers to 42.6% from the field.
The Thunderbirds end their Thanksgiving break 3-0 after defeating Northeastern JC, Laramie County, and Central Wyoming.
The No. 10 Thunderbirds move to 10-1 on the year and will face Northeastern Junior College in Hobbs, NM Friday, Dec. 12 at 9:30 a.m. MST.