Brooklyn Palmer, USU Eastern – Social Media Specialist

Photo courtesy of Jeff Barrett

The USU Eastern women basketball team opened up their conference play against #7 ranked College of Southern Idaho on Saturday in Twin Falls, Idaho. Unfortunately, the eagles weren’t able to get the win with a final score 67-44.

The Lady Eagles started the game strong, but quickly lost the lead. CSI outscored USU Eastern in the first three quarters. USU Eastern was able to outscore CSI in the fourth quarter 19-14.

The Lady Eagles struggled offensively against CSI, only scoring 44 points and shooting 30% from the field. CSI forced 25 turnovers and scored 29 points off of turnovers. Baylee Ueligitone was a spark off of the bench and scored 11 points and had 2 steals. Mac Michael and Brooklyn Palmer each added 7 points. Annie Stinar, Brinlee McRae, and Janel Blazzard each had 4 points. Olivia Nielson led the team in assists with 4.

The Lady Eagles out rebounded CSI 40-36. Brooklyn Palmer led rebounding with 11 boards. Brinlee McRae grabbed 5 rebounds. Hailey Meek and Maci Wall each had 4 rebounds. The Eastern Eagles were able to defend CSI’s transition well as they only allowed 11 fast break points for a team that averages over 20.

The USU Eastern women will continue their conference play next Saturday, December 10 at 1:00 p.m. against Salt Lake City Community College. The game will be held at the BDAC in Price, Utah.