The 12
th ranked Charger women's basketball team jumped back in the win column Monday evening, defeating the Bellevue Bruins 67-60 in Bellevue, Nebraska.
Mallie McNair led the way with 22 points and grabbed six rebounds.
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After trading buckets to start the contest, the Bruins' Gabby Moore knocked down three midway through the contest that sparked a 10-3 run in favor of the home team. Briar Cliff trailed by two heading into the second frame following two baskets from
Rachel Langel to close out the first.
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Kennedy Benne opened the second with a steal and went coast-to-coast followed by another layup from Langel to give BCU the lead in the contest. McNair drilled a pair of threes a few possessions later and went on to score eight points in the frame while shooting 75% from the field.
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The Cliff in the quarter shot 53% from the field and 50% from beyond-the-arc while limiting the Bruins to 38% from the field and nine turnovers.
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A three by
Kenna Mongan with 3:03 remaining in the game gave Briar Cliff a 13-point lead. A pair of free throws late from Benne helped preserve the victory for Briar Cliff.
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Langel had a near double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds while going five-for-seven from the field.
Grace Flanagan added 11 points while sinking a pair of triples.
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Briar Cliff's defense forced 20 turnovers in the contest and held the Bruins to 39% from the field and six-for-20 from downtown.
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The Cliff move to 7-1 on the season, and will return to action next Saturday, as they travel to 5
th ranked Concordia in Seward, Nebraska. Tip-off is scheduled for 5 p.m.
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