SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The ninth-ranked College of Southern Idaho Women's Basketball Team beat Snow 63-57 to win the Region 18 Championship on Saturday and advance to the NJCAA National Tournament.
The Golden Eagles struggled from the field early, shooting just 22 percent in the first half but still entered the locker room tied at 23 apiece. CSI allowed Snow to get off just 24 shots in the first half, while putting up 35 shot attempts.
The Golden Eagles forced the Badgers into 26 turnovers for the game.
Sadie Gronning led CSI with 16 points, four rebounds and six steals. Jasmyne Boles added 15 points and seven rebounds.
Also scoring in double figures were Emilia Nworie with 13 points and Alyssa Christensen with 11. Christensen also had six rebounds.
Gronning was named tournament MVP and Boles earned a spot on the all-tournament team.
CSI, 30-2 overall, will compete in the national tournament in Lubbock, Texas March 16 through March 22.