SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The ninth-ranked College of Southern Idaho Women's Basketball Team overcame a slow start Friday to beat USU Eastern 67-53 in the semifinals of the Region 18 Tournament.
With the win, the Golden Eagles advance to the championship at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
A paltry 14 percent field goal percentage in the first quarter put CSI with a lot of ground to make up, trailing 18-7 after the first period. But the Golden Eagles started hitting shots and played better defense to fight back and roll in the second half.
CSI forced 18 turnovers, while just committing nine.
Emilia Nworie led the Golden Eagles with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Sadie Gronning added 11 points, three rebounds, two assists and three steals. Also posting strong performances were Ashlee Strawbridge (9 points, four rebounds), Alyssa Christensen (7 points, six rebounds, two steals and two assists) and Jalen Callender (seven points, two rebounds, one assist).