ALAMOSA, Colorado --Zarria Carter notched her second double-double of the season with 24 points and 10 rebounds, but the Midwestern State women's basketball team fell to the Adams State 61-48 on the road Saturday.
In addition to Carter's solid showing, the Mustangs (0-2) were led by Aniya Williams, who had two points and 10 rebounds, and by Trinidi King, who added three points and three steals coming off the bench.
Carter pulled down eight offensive rebounds to pace an offense that racked up second chance opportunities for Midwestern State, grabbing 16 boards and turning them into 15 second chance points.
Midwestern State's defense held Adams State to only 19.2 percent shooting from beyond the arc and 33.3 percent from the field. The Mustangs also limited Ri'Ahana Davis to 1-of-8 shooting from downtown in the game.
How It Happened
After falling behind 8-5, Midwestern State went on a 6-0 run with 5:35 left in the first quarter, culminating in a bucket from Calyssa Sevier, to take an 11-8 lead. The Mustangs then lost some of that lead, but still entered the quarter break with a 15-14 advantage. Midwestern State capitalized on eight Adams State turnovers in the period, turning them into six points on the other end of the floor.
The Mustangs could not maintain their lead in the second quarter and entered halftime trailing 24-22.
Adams State continued to increase its lead after halftime, building a 27-24 advantage before Midwestern State went on a 6-0 run, punctuated by a basket from Williams, to grab a 30-27 lead with 6:42 to go in the third. Adams State responded to seize a 40-38 lead entering the fourth quarter. Midwestern State played well near the basket, scoring 12 of its 16 points in the paint.
Midwestern State could not pull any closer in the fourth, losing by a final of 61-48. Midwestern State took advantage of four Adams State turnovers in the quarter, scoring three points off of those takeaways.
Game Notes
» Zarria Carter notched an impressive double-double for the Mustangs with 24 points and 10 rebounds.
» The Mustangs held the Grizzlies to only 33.3 percent shooting from the field.
» Zarria Carter and Calyssa Sevier carried the load for the Mustangs, accounting for 62 percent their points.
» Midwestern State played solid perimeter defense, holding Adams State to 19 percent from three point land on 26 attempts.
» The Midwestern State bench made an impact by adding 16 points to its scoring output.
» The Midwestern State defense forced 23 turnovers.
» Midwestern State cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 16 offensive boards in the game.
» Zarria Carter led the Mustangs with a game-high 24 points.
» Aniya Williams and Zarria Carter led Midwestern State with 10 rebounds each.
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