Mesa women dropped a league match-up with visiting Western State Tuesday night in Brownson Arena 64-47, falling to 4-11, 3-7 RMAC.
MSC led 17-12 with 10:36 remaining in the first half when the Mountaineers went on a 26-0 run to end the first half and take a 38-17 halftime advantage. Western State out rebounded the Mavericks 26-13 in the first half including 19 defensive rebounds.
MSC shot 46.4 percent (13-28) in the second half but could not cut in to the double digit lead the Mountaineers secured in the first half. WSC shot 23 (15-23) free throws to the Mavs four (2-4) and out rebounded MSC 47-28.
Hannah Breidel led the team with 15 points off the bench. Katie Cupp recorded 10 points and a team high 6 rebounds.
WSC was led by Amber Murray’s game high 25 points.
MSC will host Western New Mexico Thursday night at 6 p.m.
Tune in at 5:45 for pre-game on KEXO 1340 AM and via the internet at www.mesamavs.com.
The game can also be watched on B2 Networks (subscription) or viewed on live stats by going to www.mesamavs.com and click on the media center link.