TWIN FALLS, Idaho - The 6th-ranked CSI Women's Basketball team won their third straight game to kick off the season Friday night, as a barrage of three pointers from Sophomore
Eva Birkeland sparked the Golden Eagles 86-72 victory.
A record that had held strong for 22 years stands no more, as down the stretch of the fourth quarter
Eva Birkeland knocked down her ninth three pointer of the night, capping off her game high 33 points, and setting a new benchmark for three point makes in a single game in the storied history of CSI.
In what was a high paced, high scoring game from the start, the Golden Eagles turned it on offensively in the second half, accounting for 51 points while shooting 58% in the third quarter, and 55% in the fourth quarter. The Golden Eagles once again caused havoc on the defensive end, turning 17 Dawson turnovers into 20 points. Outside of Birkeland's record breaking night, the Golden Eagles got contributions up and down the roster tonight, including Sophomore
Sarah Walker who finished with six points, a game high 12 rebounds, and a game high seven assists off the bench in 27 minutes.
Emma Whitaker pitched in 14 points and seven rebounds, while Ella-Chesta Carty added 13 points and six rebounds. Sannaa Hayes and Navaeh Davenport each added six points off of the bench, while Hayes also pitched in three assists and three steals.
The previous single game three point record was held by Sidney Orndorff, back on Novemeber 12, 2004.
The Golden Eagles will finish the weekend tomorrow, as they take on Treasure Valley Community College, at 4:00 p.m.
