The Western Wyoming Community College women’s basketball team earned a hard-fought 66-62 road victory over Snow College on Tuesday night, WYO4News reports.
The win improved the Mustangs’ season record to 5-4, while Snow College dropped to 11-4.
Western Wyoming came out strong, taking a 19-14 lead at the end of the first quarter. By halftime, their lead had narrowed to 36-32. The Mustangs extended their advantage to 55-46 heading into the fourth quarter, but Snow College mounted a late comeback attempt. Despite a cold-shooting stretch in the final period, Western held on for the win.
Key Performers
- Aliyah Bantolina led the Mustangs with 16 points, helping to set the pace for Western’s offense.
- Zipaya Somsen delivered a strong all-around performance, scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to notch a double-double.
- Sierra Eddy added 12 points, while Austyn Feller chipped in with 10 points to round out Western’s double-digit scorers.
The Mustangs will return to home court on Wednesday night for a matchup against Colorado Northwest Community College. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Rushmore Gym.
Men’s Basketball: The Western Wyoming men’s basketball team is currently on a break. They will resume play on Friday at the Region 9 Crossover event in Sterling, Colorado, a two-day tournament that offers a chance to sharpen their skills against other regional teams.
Wrestling: The Western wrestling team is set to return to action with a dual meet against Snow College on Wednesday night in Richfield, Utah. The Mustangs will aim to build momentum as they prepare for the heart of their season schedule.
This win for Western Wyoming’s women’s basketball team reflects their ability to overcome adversity and close out games under pressure. With a chance to keep their momentum rolling in front of their home crowd against Colorado Northwest Community College, the Mustangs have an opportunity to build on their recent success.
