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Colorado College dominates first half in win over Schreiner women, 72-57

Schreiner’s shooting struggles continued, particularly from beyond the arc where the Mountaineers connected on just 3 of 13 attempts for 23.1 percent. Schreiner shot 40.4 percent overall from the field.

Naiya Kurnik scored 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Colorado College to a 72-57 victory over Schreiner on Sunday at Stephens Family Arena, handing the Mountaineers their eighth consecutive loss.

The Tigers shot 50.8% from the field and built a commanding first-half lead that Schreiner never seriously threatened despite battling evenly over the final two quarters.

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Natalie Maldonado added 11 points off the bench for Colorado College, while Avery Johnson and Isa Nelson each contributed 10 points.

Lynnashia Brooks led Schreiner with 18 points on 8-for-14 shooting. Nevaeh Gray added 15 points and seven assists, and Madelyn Kincaide contributed 10 points and six assists off the bench.

Colorado College seized control with a dominant first quarter, outscoring the Mountaineers 19-6 to build a 13-point advantage. The Tigers extended their lead to 39-25 by halftime before Schreiner showed signs of life in the third quarter, trimming the deficit to 51-36 entering the final period.

But the Mountaineers (3-18, 2-9 SCAC) couldn’t sustain the rally, matching Colorado College’s 21 fourth-quarter points but unable to close the gap further.

Schreiner’s shooting struggles continued, particularly from beyond the arc where the Mountaineers connected on just 3 of 13 attempts for 23.1 percent. Schreiner shot 40.4% overall from the field.

Colorado College controlled the boards with a 37-30 rebounding advantage and got balanced scoring with four players reaching double figures.

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