TWIN FALLS, Idaho - The 6th-ranked CSI Women's Basketball team shot 48% from the field Saturday night, propelling them to a 80-54 win over Treasure Valley Communiy College on day two of the CSI Invitational.
The Golden Eagles got out to a steady start, winning both of the first frames by eight points to grab a double digit lead at the half. The second half was much of the same as the Golden Eagles continued to find quality shots around the rim, while also knocking down 10 shots from behind the arc. Southern Idaho dominated in the paint, outscoring the Chukars 30-12 from in close, as well as winning the rebound battle 48-40.
The Golden Eagles once again had a fairly even scoring distribution, led by
Emma Whitaker who finished with 16 points and seven rebounds. Three other Golden Eagles finished in double figures, as Navaeh Davenport pitched in 15 points off of the bench, and starters
Cassie Brooks and
Ella Chesta-Carty each had 10. Southern Idaho had 22 assists as a team, led by Brooks with five, while Davenport, Chesta-Carty, and
Eva Birkeland each had four assists in the win.
Sanaa Hayes had a game high 10 rebounds and three blocks for Southern Idaho.
The Golden Eagles, now 4-0 to begin their first season under Head Coach
Brendan Wheeler, will take a week off before returning to action Nov. 19 - Nov. 21 for the Golden Eagle Classic. The Golden Eagles will take on Cochise College on Thursday November 19th, on the first day of the tournament.
