By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information Director

CHADRON, Neb. – Three Eagles scored in double figures as Chadron State men's basketball survived a late rally to defeat Colorado Mesa 69-67 Saturday evening in Chadron, snapping a 13-game losing streak against the Mavericks. 

The win enables CSC to climb back to .500 as the Eagles are 9-9 overall and 5-5 in the RMAC. Colorado Mesa is also 5-5 in RMAC play and 11-7 overall. The Eagles and Mavericks, along with UCCS and CSU Pueblo, are currently in a four-way tie for sixth in the league standings. 

Trey Ballard scored 15 points in 30 minutes off the bench to lead the Eagles, who have won two straight and three of their last four. Zy Wright had a well-rounded game with 14 points, nine rebounds and three steals and Julio Phipps added 13 points and five boards.

Jalen Thomas was sneakily just shy of a triple-double, finishing with eight points, eight rebounds and nine assists. The Eagles shot 46.7 percent from the floor, 28.6 percent from three and 63.6 percent (7-11) from the line. 

The Mavericks made 43.8 percent of their overall shots, but CSC forced the visitors into a cold shooting night behind the arc as the Mavericks made just 4 of 26 three-point attempts (15.4 percent). 

The win is the first by Chadron State over Colorado Mesa since December 5, 2014. The Eagles have had some near misses against CMU at the Chicoine Center in recent years, as each of the previous two meetings in Chadron between the two schools had gone to overtime. 

The Eagles made just enough plays down the stretch to avoid the same fate this time. Chadron State took an early 11-6 lead, but the Mavericks answered with a 12-0 run to lead 18-11. The Eagles found a run of their own, with jumpers from Jalen Thomas and Julio Phipps, a Thomas steal that led to a Phipps fastbreak dunk and a pull-up Zy Wright three-pointer turning the tide for the hosts, 20-18. 

From there, Chadron State seemingly had a one-to-two-possession lead for nearly the rest of the game. Colorado Mesa never took the lead, but the Eagles didn't have more than a seven-point advantage in the first half and went to the locker room up by two at 35-33. 

Chadron State's largest lead of the entire night came with just under two minutes to go as a Wright three followed by layups from Ballard and Thomas turned a 59-57 lead into a nine-point cushion at 66-57 with 1:45 to play. 

The Mavericks, however, were not done. Colorado Mesa had entered the game winning three consecutive games all by two points or less, and they had designs on another narrow victory. A steal and quick layup on a CSC inbounds pass made it 66-60, and after a couple Ballard free throws, the Mavericks got two baskets sandwiched around a five-second violation by CSC to cut the lead to four. 

After the Eagles missed the front end of a one-and-one, CMU's Ty Allred hit a three to trim the Eagles lead to one at 68-67 with two seconds left. Phipps was fouled and went to the line, and the New Yorker made the first free throw and missed the second. 

Lacking a timeout, CMU had to heave the ball the full length of the court at the buzzer and missed, preserving the two-point win. 

Chadron State will need to maintain its momentum against a pair of regional rivals. The Eagles hit the road this Tuesday to face South Dakota Mines before returning to Chadron Thursday to face Black Hills State at 7 p.m. in the Chicoine Center.

Chadron State— Trey Ballard 15, Zy Wright 14, Julio Phipps 13, Dalton Peterson 9, Jalen Thomas 8, Darrius Miles 6, Zach Smith 2, John Jenkins 2. Totals: 28-60 FG, 6-21 3PT, 7-11 FT. 69 points, 37 rebounds, 16 assists, 13 turnovers.

Colorado Mesa— Ty Allred 18, Yaak Yaak 17, Will Mortimore 9, Christopher Speller 7, Mason Honeyman 5, Jaylen Pitman 4, Harvey White 4, Austin Thyne 3. Totals: 28-64 FG, 4-26 3PT, 7-10 FT. 67 points, 36 rebounds, 13 assists, 9 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – Three Eagles scored in double figures as Chadron State men's basketball survived a late rally to defeat Colorado Mesa 69-67 Saturday evening in Chadron, snapping a 13-game losing streak against the Mavericks. The win enables CSC to climb back to .500 as the Eagles are 9-9 overall and 5-5 in the RMAC. Colorado Mesa is also 5-5 in RMAC play and 11-7 overall. The Eagles and Mavericks, along with UCCS and CSU Pueblo, are currently in a four-way tie for sixth in the league standings. Trey Ballard scored 15 points in 30 minutes off the bench to lead the Eagles, who have won two straight and three of their last four. Zy Wright had a well-rounded game with 14 points, nine rebounds and three steals and Julio Phipps added 13 points and five boards.Jalen Thomas was sneakily just shy of a triple-double, finishing with eight points, eight rebounds and nine assists. The Eagles shot 46.7 percent from the floor, 28.6 percent from three and 63.6 percent (7-11) from the line. The Mavericks made 43.8 percent of their overall shots, but CSC forced the visitors into a cold shooting night behind the arc as the Mavericks made just 4 of 26 three-point attempts (15.4 percent). The win is the first by Chadron State over Colorado Mesa since December 5, 2014. The Eagles have had some near misses against CMU at the Chicoine Center in recent years, as each of the previous two meetings in Chadron between the two schools had gone to overtime. The Eagles made just enough plays down the stretch to avoid the same fate this time. Chadron State took an early 11-6 lead, but the Mavericks answered with a 12-0 run to lead 18-11. The Eagles found a run of their own, with jumpers from Jalen Thomas and Julio Phipps, a Thomas steal that led to a Phipps fastbreak dunk and a pull-up Zy Wright three-pointer turning the tide for the hosts, 20-18. From there, Chadron State seemingly had a one-to-two-possession lead for nearly the rest of the game. Colorado Mesa never took the lead, but the Eagles didn't have more than a seven-point advantage in the first half and went to the locker room up by two at 35-33. Chadron State's largest lead of the entire night came with just under two minutes to go as a Wright three followed by layups from Ballard and Thomas turned a 59-57 lead into a nine-point cushion at 66-57 with 1:45 to play. The Mavericks, however, were not done. Colorado Mesa had entered the game winning three consecutive games all by two points or less, and they had designs on another narrow victory. A steal and quick layup on a CSC inbounds pass made it 66-60, and after a couple Ballard free throws, the Mavericks got two baskets sandwiched around a five-second violation by CSC to cut the lead to four. After the Eagles missed the front end of a one-and-one, CMU's Ty Allred hit a three to trim the Eagles lead to one at 68-67 with two seconds left. Phipps was fouled and went to the line, and the New Yorker made the first free throw and missed the second. Lacking a timeout, CMU had to heave the ball the full length of the court at the buzzer and missed, preserving the two-point win. Chadron State will need to maintain its momentum against a pair of regional rivals. The Eagles hit the road this Tuesday to face South Dakota Mines before returning to Chadron Thursday to face Black Hills State at 7 p.m. in the Chicoine Center.Chadron State— Trey Ballard 15, Zy Wright 14, Julio Phipps 13, Dalton Peterson 9, Jalen Thomas 8, Darrius Miles 6, Zach Smith 2, John Jenkins 2. Totals: 28-60 FG, 6-21 3PT, 7-11 FT. 69 points, 37 rebounds, 16 assists, 13 turnovers.Colorado Mesa— Ty Allred 18, Yaak Yaak 17, Will Mortimore 9, Christopher Speller 7, Mason Honeyman 5, Jaylen Pitman 4, Harvey White 4, Austin Thyne 3. Totals: 28-64 FG, 4-26 3PT, 7-10 FT. 67 points, 36 rebounds, 13 assists, 9 turnovers.

Eagles soar past Mesa to gain playoff ground in RMAC

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 24

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 24BoysOgallala 83, Alliance 65Bridgeport 56, Perkins County 45Chadron 58, Gering 50Sidney 57, Gothneburg 50Hay Springs 69, Crawford 59Hyannis 64, Edgemont, SD 35Morrill 44, Hemingford 36Gordon-Rushville 56, Mullen 44Cody-Kilgore 58, Sioux County 18GirlsOgallala 67, Alliance 24Bridgeport 68, North Platte St. Pat's 33Gering 58, Chadron 29Gothenburg 68, Sidney 60Edgemont, SD 40, Hay Springs 30Hemingford 54, Hyannis 29Perkins County 48, Kimball 37Morrill 39, Crawford 32Mullen 45, Gordon-Rushville 23

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 24

Cyclists nationwide are invited to experience the heart of Nebraska like never before during the 43rd annual&nbsp;<a href="https://swtmjryab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H0I3QhTXmJkj6lPLwK7YWHjItRHhjprXuSY-X_PivHqlYaUlG49zIKiODwm87R3L7Uql_aYAWmAiJo8gjEx2mNIcRmKlOOMiHM-q_LyO-y_uyB39CCguO-ll4eSxMGcMrcFUEcXvpvqWkp3KaHl_Gw==&amp;c=bsTO4lxD9IELudjMDVqSye_mKMJQkaIVicZrYYsjzF-7nMktXzLgDA==&amp;ch=kbowLtlR-fqP-72z1PWNniVRmD0FDi_tdAAxJteFLqAcHcwfGryAXA==" target="_blank">Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN)</a>, scheduled for June 1–7, 2025. Aptly themed “Journey to the Center of Nebraska,” this week-long cycling adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore the state’s breathtaking landscapes, vibrant small towns, and rich cultural history while supporting a meaningful cause.

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Participants can choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 7-day options, with packages tailored to fit their needs. The entire tour offers nightly tent camping space, baggage handling, hot showers, and other amenities, ensuring riders can focus on the journey and camaraderie with fellow cyclists.

Beyond the personal challenge and adventure, BRAN riders contribute to the future of Nebraska’s youth. Each registration supports scholarships for students attending trade schools, colleges, and universities.

BRAN’s route benefits host communities economically and socially, as cyclists spend money on food, lodging, and local goods. For small towns, the event showcases their hospitality and unique attractions, fostering a spirit of pride and connection.

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Chris Wiehl, BRAN President - Phone: (402) 344-4120&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bicyclerideacrossnebraska@gmail.com" target="_blank">bicyclerideacrossnebraska@gmail.com</a>

Lee Lazure, BRAN Vice-President - Phone: (402) 689-7954&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:llazure@hotmail.com" target="_blank">llazure@hotmail.com</a>

The Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) is a non-profit cycling tour that showcases Nebraska’s natural beauty, fosters community connections, and supports higher education through scholarships. Since its inception, BRAN has brought together cyclists from all walks of life to celebrate the spirit of adventure and the joy of giving back.

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 </figure>Cyclists nationwide are invited to experience the heart of Nebraska like never before during the 43rd annual&nbsp;<a href="https://swtmjryab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H0I3QhTXmJkj6lPLwK7YWHjItRHhjprXuSY-X_PivHqlYaUlG49zIKiODwm87R3L7Uql_aYAWmAiJo8gjEx2mNIcRmKlOOMiHM-q_LyO-y_uyB39CCguO-ll4eSxMGcMrcFUEcXvpvqWkp3KaHl_Gw==&amp;c=bsTO4lxD9IELudjMDVqSye_mKMJQkaIVicZrYYsjzF-7nMktXzLgDA==&amp;ch=kbowLtlR-fqP-72z1PWNniVRmD0FDi_tdAAxJteFLqAcHcwfGryAXA==" target="_blank">Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN)</a>, scheduled for June 1–7, 2025. Aptly themed “Journey to the Center of Nebraska,” this week-long cycling adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore the state’s breathtaking landscapes, vibrant small towns, and rich cultural history while supporting a meaningful cause.Why BRAN is More Than Just a RideBRAN has earned its reputation as one of the Midwest’s premier cycling events, blending non-competitive cycling with community engagement. Riders will traverse Nebraska’s picturesque heartland, stopping in welcoming towns that showcase the state’s unique charm. Highlights of the 2025 route include scenic rides along Lake McConaughy, visits to historic sites like the Pony Express Station, and an exploration of the majestic Sandhills.“We who live here know Nebraska is so much more than a ‘flyover state’—a hidden gem waiting to be explored,” said Chris Wiehl, BRAN President. “BRAN is about discovering the beauty of our landscapes, the warmth of our communities, and the unforgettable experiences that make people fall in love with Nebraska.”Participants can choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 7-day options, with packages tailored to fit their needs. The entire tour offers nightly tent camping space, baggage handling, hot showers, and other amenities, ensuring riders can focus on the journey and camaraderie with fellow cyclists.A Ride with ImpactBeyond the personal challenge and adventure, BRAN riders contribute to the future of Nebraska’s youth. Each registration supports scholarships for students attending trade schools, colleges, and universities.Host Communities Ready to Welcome RidersBRAN’s route benefits host communities economically and socially, as cyclists spend money on food, lodging, and local goods. For small towns, the event showcases their hospitality and unique attractions, fostering a spirit of pride and connection.Don’t Miss Out—Register Now!Cyclists are encouraged to register early for this extraordinary journey. Space is limited, and the countdown to June has begun. Secure your spot today and ensure your vacation time is set for a summer adventure you’ll never forget. Ridership limited. Register by April to avoid price increase. Student discounts available.Event Details<ul>
 <li>Dates: June 1–7, 2025</li><li>Route Highlights: Oshkosh to Fremont, featuring stops in Sutherland, Gothenburg, Broken Bow, St. Paul, Central City, and David City</li><li>Registration: Now open at&nbsp;<a href="https://swtmjryab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H0I3QhTXmJkj6lPLwK7YWHjItRHhjprXuSY-X_PivHqlYaUlG49zIKiODwm87R3L7Uql_aYAWmAiJo8gjEx2mNIcRmKlOOMiHM-q_LyO-y_uyB39CCguO-ll4eSxMGcMrcFUEcXvpvqWkp3KaHl_Gw==&amp;c=bsTO4lxD9IELudjMDVqSye_mKMJQkaIVicZrYYsjzF-7nMktXzLgDA==&amp;ch=kbowLtlR-fqP-72z1PWNniVRmD0FDi_tdAAxJteFLqAcHcwfGryAXA==" target="_blank">bran-inc.org</a></li>
 </ul>For media inquiries or interviews, please contact:Chris Wiehl, BRAN President - Phone: (402) 344-4120&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bicyclerideacrossnebraska@gmail.com" target="_blank">bicyclerideacrossnebraska@gmail.com</a>Lee Lazure, BRAN Vice-President - Phone: (402) 689-7954&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:llazure@hotmail.com" target="_blank">llazure@hotmail.com</a>About BRANThe Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) is a non-profit cycling tour that showcases Nebraska’s natural beauty, fosters community connections, and supports higher education through scholarships. Since its inception, BRAN has brought together cyclists from all walks of life to celebrate the spirit of adventure and the joy of giving back.

Cyclists Gear Up for the 43rd Annual Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska

CHADRON, Neb. – Darrius Miles scored 21 points, Trey Ballard came off the bench to score 17 and the Chadron State men's basketball team got back to winning ways with a 71-59 victory over Westminster at the Chicoine Center Thursday night. 

The Eagles improved to 8-9 overall and 4-5 in RMAC play with the win. Westminster dropped down to 9-8 overall and 3-6 in conference.

Miles, a 6-foot-11 center from Texas, shot 8 of 11 from the field and stepped out to hit 3 of 4 three-pointers. Thursday marked Miles's second-highest point total of the season behind a 22-point game against Central Christian back on December 16. In addition to his 21 points, Miles added seven rebounds and two blocks.

Ballard has now scored in double figures in four consecutive games and has eight games with 10 points or more this season, all coming off the bench. Ballard shot 6-for-10 from the field and also hit three three-pointers. 

Zy Wright added 15 points for the Eagles while Jalen Thomas chipped in eight and Julio Phipps seven. Phipps racked up a game-high 10 rebounds and also finished with four assists, a block and a steal. 

Chadron State finished with 15 assists and only nine turnovers, just the third time this season CSC has finished with under 10 giveaways. The Eagles shot 50.9 percent from the field, 44.4 percent from three (8-18) and 69 percent from the line (9-13). 

By contrast, the Eagles limited Westminster to 40 percent shooting and 31 percent from behind the arc. The Eagles played tenacious defense throughout the contest, using a zone defense at times and often forcing the Griffins to use up much of the shot clock before taking a contested shot.

The two teams traded points early, with Westminster taking a 5-2 lead early. Chadron State went inside with three straight layups from Miles, Wright and Jalen Thomas to take a 10-7 lead. Westminster hit a three to tie the score, but Wright answered 30 seconds later with a three of his own to make it 13-10, CSC. The Eagles led the rest of the way. 

Wright's three kicked off a 17-2 run that allowed the Eagles to build a 15-point lead, featuring additional threes from Miles (twice) and Ballard. Chadron State's largest lead of the game came with 3:37 left in the first half as a Miles jumper put the Eagles up 38-21. 

Westminster rallied, closing the half on an 11-2 run to go into halftime down by only eight at 40-32. The Griffins would cut the lead to as close as five points at 49-44 with 14:12 left to play, but after a Jalen Thomas jumper put the Eagles up by 11 with 9:16 to go, the lead never got below double digits again.

Chadron State will have a tough test coming up in Colorado Mesa (11-6, 5-4 RMAC). The Mavericks have won seven in a row after a 4-6 start and defeated Black Hills State on the road in overtime on Thursday. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Chicoine Center.

Chadron State— Darrius Miles 21, Trey Ballard 17, Zy Wright 15, Jalen Thomas 8, Julio Phipps 7, Zach Smith 3. Totals: 27-53 FG, 8-18 3PT, 9-13 FT. 71 points, 33 rebounds, 15 assists, 9 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – Darrius Miles scored 21 points, Trey Ballard came off the bench to score 17 and the Chadron State men's basketball team got back to winning ways with a 71-59 victory over Westminster at the Chicoine Center Thursday night. The Eagles improved to 8-9 overall and 4-5 in RMAC play with the win. Westminster dropped down to 9-8 overall and 3-6 in conference.Miles, a 6-foot-11 center from Texas, shot 8 of 11 from the field and stepped out to hit 3 of 4 three-pointers. Thursday marked Miles's second-highest point total of the season behind a 22-point game against Central Christian back on December 16. In addition to his 21 points, Miles added seven rebounds and two blocks.Ballard has now scored in double figures in four consecutive games and has eight games with 10 points or more this season, all coming off the bench. Ballard shot 6-for-10 from the field and also hit three three-pointers. Zy Wright added 15 points for the Eagles while Jalen Thomas chipped in eight and Julio Phipps seven. Phipps racked up a game-high 10 rebounds and also finished with four assists, a block and a steal. Chadron State finished with 15 assists and only nine turnovers, just the third time this season CSC has finished with under 10 giveaways. The Eagles shot 50.9 percent from the field, 44.4 percent from three (8-18) and 69 percent from the line (9-13). By contrast, the Eagles limited Westminster to 40 percent shooting and 31 percent from behind the arc. The Eagles played tenacious defense throughout the contest, using a zone defense at times and often forcing the Griffins to use up much of the shot clock before taking a contested shot.The two teams traded points early, with Westminster taking a 5-2 lead early. Chadron State went inside with three straight layups from Miles, Wright and Jalen Thomas to take a 10-7 lead. Westminster hit a three to tie the score, but Wright answered 30 seconds later with a three of his own to make it 13-10, CSC. The Eagles led the rest of the way. Wright's three kicked off a 17-2 run that allowed the Eagles to build a 15-point lead, featuring additional threes from Miles (twice) and Ballard. Chadron State's largest lead of the game came with 3:37 left in the first half as a Miles jumper put the Eagles up 38-21. Westminster rallied, closing the half on an 11-2 run to go into halftime down by only eight at 40-32. The Griffins would cut the lead to as close as five points at 49-44 with 14:12 left to play, but after a Jalen Thomas jumper put the Eagles up by 11 with 9:16 to go, the lead never got below double digits again.Chadron State will have a tough test coming up in Colorado Mesa (11-6, 5-4 RMAC). The Mavericks have won seven in a row after a 4-6 start and defeated Black Hills State on the road in overtime on Thursday. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Chicoine Center.Chadron State— Darrius Miles 21, Trey Ballard 17, Zy Wright 15, Jalen Thomas 8, Julio Phipps 7, Zach Smith 3. Totals: 27-53 FG, 8-18 3PT, 9-13 FT. 71 points, 33 rebounds, 15 assists, 9 turnovers.

Miles & Ballard carry CSC to key RMAC win Thursday night

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. – After a first half where neither team shot the ball well, Chadron State women's basketball was much more effective in the second half to pull away from Westminster and snap a seven-game losing streak with a 63-43 win Friday at the Chicoine Center.

The Eagles were 0-for-15 as a team from three-point range in the first half when point guard Kyra Tanabe launched a deep three to beat the first-half buzzer that bounced off the backboard into the hoop and tied the score 20-20 heading to halftime. Tanabe's shot seemingly unlocked the hoop for the hosts, who outscored their guests 43-23 in the second half. 

The third quarter was the big one for the Eagles.  They tallied the first eight points and were ahead the rest of the game. In the third period, they sank 8 of their 14 field goal shots, including 3 of 4 three-pointers, and hit 8 of 10 free throws for a total of 27 points, making it their second-most productive quarter of the season. The surge put the Eagles ahead 47-29 entering the fourth stanza, and they led by at least 15 points the rest of the way.

The Eagles shot just 29 percent from the field in the first half, making only 9 of 31 attempts. In the second half, however, CSC sunk 14 of 30 field goal attempts for 46.7 percent shooting. 

Tanabe was the Eagles' top scorer with 11 points while fellow guards Allison Richards and Kadyn Comer each finished with 10. After Tanabe's long three as the first half was ending, Richards hit two treys and Comer one in the decisive third period. Center McKenzi Petersen added nine points and another guard, Liberty Line, had eight for the hosts.  

Two more Eagles also reached double figures as rebounders. Both Kylie Krise and Bati Assefa grabbed 10, leading CSC to a 49-39 advantage off the glass. 

Westminster's leading scorer and rebounder was senior Maunayia Harrigfeld with 14 points and eight caroms. She scored 11 points in the first half. Teammate Maia Rhay finished with 10 points. 

For the game, Chadron State shot 23-for-61 from the field for 37.7 percent and the Griffins were 16-for-63 for 25.4 percent. CSC made 4 of 24 shots from behind the arc and Westminster only 1 of 22. The Eagles were 13-for-16 at the free throw line. The Utah team was 10-for-14. 

Chadron State outscored the visitors 38-24 in the paint and received 37 points from their bench compared to only eight bench points for Westminster.

The Eagles are now 3-12 for the season and Westminster is 3-14.  Both are 2-7 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.  CSC will be at home again Saturday afternoon to play Colorado Mesa (12-4, 7-2 RMAC). 

Westminster—Maunayia Harrigfeld 14, Maia Rhay 10, Lime Okada 8, Olivia Tausinga 6, Nisa Ellis 5. Totals: 16-63 FG (1-22 3PT) 10-14 FT. 43 points, 38 rebounds, 4 assists, 14 turnovers. 

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – After a first half where neither team shot the ball well, Chadron State women's basketball was much more effective in the second half to pull away from Westminster and snap a seven-game losing streak with a 63-43 win Friday at the Chicoine Center.The Eagles were 0-for-15 as a team from three-point range in the first half when point guard Kyra Tanabe launched a deep three to beat the first-half buzzer that bounced off the backboard into the hoop and tied the score 20-20 heading to halftime. Tanabe's shot seemingly unlocked the hoop for the hosts, who outscored their guests 43-23 in the second half. The third quarter was the big one for the Eagles. They tallied the first eight points and were ahead the rest of the game. In the third period, they sank 8 of their 14 field goal shots, including 3 of 4 three-pointers, and hit 8 of 10 free throws for a total of 27 points, making it their second-most productive quarter of the season. The surge put the Eagles ahead 47-29 entering the fourth stanza, and they led by at least 15 points the rest of the way.The Eagles shot just 29 percent from the field in the first half, making only 9 of 31 attempts. In the second half, however, CSC sunk 14 of 30 field goal attempts for 46.7 percent shooting. Tanabe was the Eagles' top scorer with 11 points while fellow guards Allison Richards and Kadyn Comer each finished with 10. After Tanabe's long three as the first half was ending, Richards hit two treys and Comer one in the decisive third period. Center McKenzi Petersen added nine points and another guard, Liberty Line, had eight for the hosts. Two more Eagles also reached double figures as rebounders. Both Kylie Krise and Bati Assefa grabbed 10, leading CSC to a 49-39 advantage off the glass. Westminster's leading scorer and rebounder was senior Maunayia Harrigfeld with 14 points and eight caroms. She scored 11 points in the first half. Teammate Maia Rhay finished with 10 points. For the game, Chadron State shot 23-for-61 from the field for 37.7 percent and the Griffins were 16-for-63 for 25.4 percent. CSC made 4 of 24 shots from behind the arc and Westminster only 1 of 22. The Eagles were 13-for-16 at the free throw line. The Utah team was 10-for-14. Chadron State outscored the visitors 38-24 in the paint and received 37 points from their bench compared to only eight bench points for Westminster.The Eagles are now 3-12 for the season and Westminster is 3-14. Both are 2-7 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. CSC will be at home again Saturday afternoon to play Colorado Mesa (12-4, 7-2 RMAC). Westminster—Maunayia Harrigfeld 14, Maia Rhay 10, Lime Okada 8, Olivia Tausinga 6, Nisa Ellis 5. Totals: 16-63 FG (1-22 3PT) 10-14 FT. 43 points, 38 rebounds, 4 assists, 14 turnovers.

WBB: CSC explodes in 3rd quarter to crush Westminster 

CSC Freshman Esther Peters is having an outstanding freshman season with the women's wrestling team.&nbsp; Today we learn more from her about this year's success, having a success mindset and what she's working toward in the classroom at Chadron State!

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🔊 PODCAST: CSC Sports Journal - Women's Wrestler Esther Peters - 1/22/25

CHADRON, Neb. – Esther Peters added an accolade to a fantastic freshman season when she was named as the RMAC Women's Wrestler of the Week by the conference office Tuesday.

Peters, a true freshman from McKinney, Texas, had an undefeated weekend across a dual with No. 9-ranked Colorado Mesa last Friday and the York Open last Saturday, with Peters not even allowing a point to be scored against her while defeating one nationally ranked and two regionally ranked opponents. 

On Friday, Peters defeated CMU's Isabeau Shalack 8-0 to cap off Chadron State's dual against the Mavericks. Peters scored four points in each period against Shalack, a former All-American who entered the bout ranked No. 9 in the country at 207 pounds. 

The following day, Peters took home the title at 207 pounds in the York Open in York, Nebraska, her second tournament title of the season after previously winning the Chadron State Women's Open in December. 

Peters was dominant in York, winning her semifinal match by fall in just two-and-a-half minutes and then winning the championship bout via a 10-0 tech fall over Fort Hays State's Grace Johns. 

Peters, who entered the week ranked No. 5 overall in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA)'s regional rankings, defeated the No. 2 (Shalack) and No. 4 (Johns) wrestlers just this week.

The RMAC Wrestler of the Week award is the first in Peters' career and the first of the season for Chadron State women's wrestling. The Eagles last won on January 30, 2024 when Ana Rojas-Zamora took home the honor. 

Chadron State women's wrestling will be at home this Friday, January 24 against Sioux Falls at 5 p.m. It will be Senior Night for the Eagles. Chadron State will then have its final RMAC dual on the road against Adams State on January 30 before the RMAC Championships the following day on February 1. 

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – Esther Peters added an accolade to a fantastic freshman season when she was named as the RMAC Women's Wrestler of the Week by the conference office Tuesday.Peters, a true freshman from McKinney, Texas, had an undefeated weekend across a dual with No. 9-ranked Colorado Mesa last Friday and the York Open last Saturday, with Peters not even allowing a point to be scored against her while defeating one nationally ranked and two regionally ranked opponents. On Friday, Peters defeated CMU's Isabeau Shalack 8-0 to cap off Chadron State's dual against the Mavericks. Peters scored four points in each period against Shalack, a former All-American who entered the bout ranked No. 9 in the country at 207 pounds. The following day, Peters took home the title at 207 pounds in the York Open in York, Nebraska, her second tournament title of the season after previously winning the Chadron State Women's Open in December. Peters was dominant in York, winning her semifinal match by fall in just two-and-a-half minutes and then winning the championship bout via a 10-0 tech fall over Fort Hays State's Grace Johns. Peters, who entered the week ranked No. 5 overall in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA)'s regional rankings, defeated the No. 2 (Shalack) and No. 4 (Johns) wrestlers just this week.<figure>
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 </figure>The RMAC Wrestler of the Week award is the first in Peters' career and the first of the season for Chadron State women's wrestling. The Eagles last won on January 30, 2024 when Ana Rojas-Zamora took home the honor. Chadron State women's wrestling will be at home this Friday, January 24 against Sioux Falls at 5 p.m. It will be Senior Night for the Eagles. Chadron State will then have its final RMAC dual on the road against Adams State on January 30 before the RMAC Championships the following day on February 1.

Peters named RMAC Women's Wrestler of the Week

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 </figure>🏀 High School Scoreboard - January 21Boys GamesAlliance 79, Gordon-Rushville 31Custer, SD 78, Chadron 32Pine Bluffs, WY 57, Mitchell&nbsp; 46Morrill 63, Edgemont, SD 25Ogallala 68, Scottsbluff 61 (OT)PAC TournamentCrawford 52, Sioux County 24Hay Springs 66, Cody-Kilgore 63MAC TournamentGarden County 72, Banner County 40Leyton 45, Potter-Dix 36South Platte 71, South Platte 26Girls GamesAlliance 43, Gordon-Rushville 36Chadron 39, Custer, SD 35Pine Bluffs, WY 51, Mitchell 28Ogallala 59, Scottsbluff 35SPVA TournamentBridgeport 63, Kimball 24

🏀 High School Scoreboard - January 21

OMAHA, Neb. –&nbsp;The&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas (2-2)&nbsp;fell to the San Diego Mojo (2-2) in four sets (25-20, 19-25, 22-25, 22-25) Sunday afternoon at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;in front of&nbsp;12,723,&nbsp;ranking as the&nbsp;second-highest attendance match in U.S. Pro Volleyball history.

Third-year pro&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;continued her dominant start to the season with a match-high 24 points with 22 kills on a .236 hitting percentage while adding 11 digs for her sixth-straight double-double, which dates back to last season. Former Nebraska Cornhusker and USC Trojan&nbsp;Ally Batenhorst&nbsp;contributed 12 kills in her first career pro start while&nbsp;Reagan Cooper&nbsp;added nine kills.

Another Husker alum,&nbsp;Lindsay Krause, excelled off the bench, delivering six kills on an outstanding .750 hitting percentage. Setter&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;orchestrated the offense with 44 assists and added a match-high 21 digs on the defensive end.&nbsp;Libero Camila Gómez&nbsp;posted nine digs and eight assists.&nbsp;

Kayla Caffey&nbsp;led Supernovas middle blockers with eight kills on a .368 clip while recording one block.&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;chipped in four kills of her own on a .444 hitting percentage while also adding two more blocks to her PVF-leading 16 stuffs.&nbsp;

The Supernovas finished the match with a .250 hitting percentage, five blocks and one ace.

The Mojo’s victory was powered by six-year veteran Kendra Dahlke, who delivered an impressive 18 kills on a .356 hitting percentage. Middle blocker and Oregon product Ronika Stone followed with nine kills on a .333 hitting percentage, while setter Da-yeong Lee made a significant impact with 46 assists and 14 digs.

Omaha takes a five-day break before traveling to Ohio to take on the Columbus Fury on Friday, January 24 at Nationwide Arena. First serve is set for 6 p.m. CST and will be broadcasted live on the PVF YouTube Channel. It can also be heard on the Supernovas Radio Network.

The Supernovas are back at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;on Friday, January 31 when they face the Fury for the second-straight match with first serve set for 7 p.m. CST in downtown Omaha.&nbsp;

Set 1:&nbsp;The match began with San Diego’s Regan Pittman delivering the opening kill. Nuneviller and Cooper answered with back-to-back kills, helping Omaha take an early lead at 2-1. Cooper followed with her team-leading fifth ace of the season. The Novas extended their advantage to 9-3 thanks to contributions from Nuneviller, Batenhorst, Cooper and a series of errors by San Diego. The Mojo got within three, Batenhorst and Hord went back-to-back with a kill and block to extend the advantage to 14-8. Lee posted a block on a Nuneviller attack before a Jenaisya Moore kill cut the lead to 17-15. Another service error by the Mojo, followed by a Nuneviller tally put the lead back to four at 19-15. Dahlke put away her third kill of the set to make it 22-20, but the Supernovas rallied for a 3-0 run to end the set, capped off by another Nuneviller kill for a 25-20 set win. Her and Cooper ultimately took control, both recording seven kills for the set while the team hit .250 compared to the Mojo’s .243.

Set 2:&nbsp;The set began with a Mojo hitting error, giving the Supernovas an early lead. Pittman followed with a kill of her own for San Diego. The set was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading kills. A quick 2-0 burst by a Mojo service error and a Hord block put the Supernovas up 10-8. Dahlke tied the set later at 12 with her fifth kill of the match. Tied at 14, San Diego put together a key 3-0 run thanks to back-to-back kills from Moore and Blackwell with a Batenhorst hitting error. The momentum continued to shift in the Mojo’s favor when Moore delivered two more crucial kills, Stone capitalizing on a slide attack, and a series of Supernovas errors, allowing the Mojo to pull ahead 19-16. Omaha couldn’t recover from the small deficit, as the Mojo ran off with a 5-2 run to secure the set at 25-19.&nbsp;

Nuneviller led Omaha with four kills while the team hit a high clip of .312, but San Diego was unstoppable with five kills from Dahlke and a .500 clip.&nbsp;

Set 3:&nbsp;The Supernovas started the third set with two kills by Batenhorst and one by Nuneviller, giving them an early 3-2 lead. The Mojo quickly answered with kills from Lauren Page and Ronika Stone to reclaim momentum. A series of errors by Omaha allowed San Diego to pull ahead 15-11, forcing the Supernovas to call a timeout. The stoppage didn’t help as the action continued with Stone recording another kill on a slide to complete a 6-1 run. The Mojo continued to extend their lead with another 5-1 run off a Stone kill, two from Dahlke and a kill from Rainelle Jones to go up 22-15. Omaha made an adjustment bringing in Krause late in the set, but San Diego maintained their edge. Stone, who hit an impressive .500 in the set, sealed the victory with a decisive kill, giving the Mojo a 25-22 victory.

Set 4:&nbsp;Lauren Page began the set with a kill, carrying the Mojo’s momentum from the previous sets. Batenhorst quickly responded with a kill to tie the score at deuces. San Diego extended its lead to 7-4 with a pair of kills from Dahlke. Nuneviller answered with two kills of her own to keep Omaha within striking distance, but another kill by Dahlke forced the Supernovas to call a timeout with the score at 15-11. Despite a late push by Omaha, with Nuneviller, Caffey and Krause each contributing two kills, the Supernovas couldn’t fully recover from the early deficit. The Mojo held their ground and closed out the set with a 25-22 victory, securing the match.

Dahlke was once again the leading attacker for the Mojo, delivering six kills on a .545 clip. Nuneviller matched that total with six while Krause hammered four kills on six swings for a .667 hitting percentage.

Every match this season can be heard on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network, led by its flagship station&nbsp;KCRO 660 AM&nbsp;as part of Walnut Media. The SRN can be heard in five states with the support of its affiliates in&nbsp;KXCB Bluffs Country 106.5 FM, Boomer Radio 106.7 FM, ESPN Tri Cities, KNCY in Nebraska City, KGMT in Fairbury&nbsp;and&nbsp;KSID-AM in Sidney.

ABOUT OMAHA SUPERNOVAS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Omaha Supernovas are the premier home of professional volleyball, boasting the No. 1 Pro Volleyball average attendance in the world. The Supernovas 2025 season will begin in January. The team is owned by global music sensation Jason Derulo and entrepreneur Danny White, Co-Founder of&nbsp;City+Ventures, an&nbsp;investment&nbsp;and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with&nbsp;cutting-edgeproduction and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.

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 </figure>Omaha SupernovasOMAHA, Neb. –&nbsp;The&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas (2-2)&nbsp;fell to the San Diego Mojo (2-2) in four sets (25-20, 19-25, 22-25, 22-25) Sunday afternoon at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;in front of&nbsp;12,723,&nbsp;ranking as the&nbsp;second-highest attendance match in U.S. Pro Volleyball history.Third-year pro&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;continued her dominant start to the season with a match-high 24 points with 22 kills on a .236 hitting percentage while adding 11 digs for her sixth-straight double-double, which dates back to last season. Former Nebraska Cornhusker and USC Trojan&nbsp;Ally Batenhorst&nbsp;contributed 12 kills in her first career pro start while&nbsp;Reagan Cooper&nbsp;added nine kills.Another Husker alum,&nbsp;Lindsay Krause, excelled off the bench, delivering six kills on an outstanding .750 hitting percentage. Setter&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;orchestrated the offense with 44 assists and added a match-high 21 digs on the defensive end.&nbsp;Libero Camila Gómez&nbsp;posted nine digs and eight assists.&nbsp;Kayla Caffey&nbsp;led Supernovas middle blockers with eight kills on a .368 clip while recording one block.&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;chipped in four kills of her own on a .444 hitting percentage while also adding two more blocks to her PVF-leading 16 stuffs.&nbsp;The Supernovas finished the match with a .250 hitting percentage, five blocks and one ace.The Mojo’s victory was powered by six-year veteran Kendra Dahlke, who delivered an impressive 18 kills on a .356 hitting percentage. Middle blocker and Oregon product Ronika Stone followed with nine kills on a .333 hitting percentage, while setter Da-yeong Lee made a significant impact with 46 assists and 14 digs.Omaha takes a five-day break before traveling to Ohio to take on the Columbus Fury on Friday, January 24 at Nationwide Arena. First serve is set for 6 p.m. CST and will be broadcasted live on the PVF YouTube Channel. It can also be heard on the Supernovas Radio Network.The Supernovas are back at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;on Friday, January 31 when they face the Fury for the second-straight match with first serve set for 7 p.m. CST in downtown Omaha.&nbsp;Key Notes<ul>
 <li>Nuneviller posted her sixth-straight double-double in kills and digs, which dates back to last season. In that span, Nuneviller has averaged 17.3 kills and 16.5 digs per contest.&nbsp;</li><li>Sunday’s loss marks the first time in franchise history that the Supernovas have been defeated in back-to-back matches.</li><li>San Diego recorded the highest hitting percentage (.356) of any opponent against the Supernovas in franchise history. They also posted the most kills (73) against the Supernovas.&nbsp;</li><li>Krause slammed down her first kills as a pro with six tallies on eight swings for a .750 clip.&nbsp;</li><li>Batenhorst set a pro career high with 12 kills in her first career pro start.&nbsp;</li><li>Caffey had season highs in both kills (8) and hitting percentage (.368).&nbsp;</li><li>Valentín-Anderson posted a season high in digs with 21, which is also her highest dig total as a Supernovas player.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Set 1:&nbsp;The match began with San Diego’s Regan Pittman delivering the opening kill. Nuneviller and Cooper answered with back-to-back kills, helping Omaha take an early lead at 2-1. Cooper followed with her team-leading fifth ace of the season. The Novas extended their advantage to 9-3 thanks to contributions from Nuneviller, Batenhorst, Cooper and a series of errors by San Diego. The Mojo got within three, Batenhorst and Hord went back-to-back with a kill and block to extend the advantage to 14-8. Lee posted a block on a Nuneviller attack before a Jenaisya Moore kill cut the lead to 17-15. Another service error by the Mojo, followed by a Nuneviller tally put the lead back to four at 19-15. Dahlke put away her third kill of the set to make it 22-20, but the Supernovas rallied for a 3-0 run to end the set, capped off by another Nuneviller kill for a 25-20 set win. Her and Cooper ultimately took control, both recording seven kills for the set while the team hit .250 compared to the Mojo’s .243.Set 2:&nbsp;The set began with a Mojo hitting error, giving the Supernovas an early lead. Pittman followed with a kill of her own for San Diego. The set was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading kills. A quick 2-0 burst by a Mojo service error and a Hord block put the Supernovas up 10-8. Dahlke tied the set later at 12 with her fifth kill of the match. Tied at 14, San Diego put together a key 3-0 run thanks to back-to-back kills from Moore and Blackwell with a Batenhorst hitting error. The momentum continued to shift in the Mojo’s favor when Moore delivered two more crucial kills, Stone capitalizing on a slide attack, and a series of Supernovas errors, allowing the Mojo to pull ahead 19-16. Omaha couldn’t recover from the small deficit, as the Mojo ran off with a 5-2 run to secure the set at 25-19.&nbsp;Nuneviller led Omaha with four kills while the team hit a high clip of .312, but San Diego was unstoppable with five kills from Dahlke and a .500 clip.&nbsp;Set 3:&nbsp;The Supernovas started the third set with two kills by Batenhorst and one by Nuneviller, giving them an early 3-2 lead. The Mojo quickly answered with kills from Lauren Page and Ronika Stone to reclaim momentum. A series of errors by Omaha allowed San Diego to pull ahead 15-11, forcing the Supernovas to call a timeout. The stoppage didn’t help as the action continued with Stone recording another kill on a slide to complete a 6-1 run. The Mojo continued to extend their lead with another 5-1 run off a Stone kill, two from Dahlke and a kill from Rainelle Jones to go up 22-15. Omaha made an adjustment bringing in Krause late in the set, but San Diego maintained their edge. Stone, who hit an impressive .500 in the set, sealed the victory with a decisive kill, giving the Mojo a 25-22 victory.Set 4:&nbsp;Lauren Page began the set with a kill, carrying the Mojo’s momentum from the previous sets. Batenhorst quickly responded with a kill to tie the score at deuces. San Diego extended its lead to 7-4 with a pair of kills from Dahlke. Nuneviller answered with two kills of her own to keep Omaha within striking distance, but another kill by Dahlke forced the Supernovas to call a timeout with the score at 15-11. Despite a late push by Omaha, with Nuneviller, Caffey and Krause each contributing two kills, the Supernovas couldn’t fully recover from the early deficit. The Mojo held their ground and closed out the set with a 25-22 victory, securing the match.Dahlke was once again the leading attacker for the Mojo, delivering six kills on a .545 clip. Nuneviller matched that total with six while Krause hammered four kills on six swings for a .667 hitting percentage.Every match this season can be heard on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network, led by its flagship station&nbsp;KCRO 660 AM&nbsp;as part of Walnut Media. The SRN can be heard in five states with the support of its affiliates in&nbsp;KXCB Bluffs Country 106.5 FM, Boomer Radio 106.7 FM, ESPN Tri Cities, KNCY in Nebraska City, KGMT in Fairbury&nbsp;and&nbsp;KSID-AM in Sidney.ABOUT OMAHA SUPERNOVAS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Omaha Supernovas are the premier home of professional volleyball, boasting the No. 1 Pro Volleyball average attendance in the world. The Supernovas 2025 season will begin in January. The team is owned by global music sensation Jason Derulo and entrepreneur Danny White, Co-Founder of&nbsp;City+Ventures, an&nbsp;investment&nbsp;and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with&nbsp;cutting-edgeproduction and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.

Supernovas Fall to Mojo in Four Sets, Host Second-Largest Crowd in U.S. Pro Volleyball History

&nbsp; &nbsp;Check out this week's KCOW Sports schedule for Huskers and Bulldog athletics. Contest can be heard on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 or listen to the online stream by&nbsp;<a href="https://kcowradio.com/">clicking here.</a>

Monday, Jan 20 - Husker Womens Basketball at 5:30pm (Sports Nightly 5-5:30pm)

Wednesday, Jan 22 - Husker Mens Basketball vs. USC at 6pm (Sports Nightly 5-6pm)

Friday, Jan 24 - Alliance Basketball at Ogallala, Girls Pregame at 5:15pm , Boys to follow after the girls. Listen to the action on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 with Canon Rath.

Saturday, Jan 25 - Alliance Basketball vs. Hill City, SD, Girls Pregame at 2:15pm.&nbsp;Listen to the action on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 with Canon Rath. (Girls only game)

&nbsp; &nbsp;Check out this week's KCOW Sports schedule for Huskers and Bulldog athletics. Contest can be heard on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 or listen to the online stream by&nbsp;<a href="https://kcowradio.com/">clicking here.</a>Monday, Jan 20 - Husker Womens Basketball at 5:30pm (Sports Nightly 5-5:30pm)Wednesday, Jan 22 - Husker Mens Basketball vs. USC at 6pm (Sports Nightly 5-6pm)Friday, Jan 24 - Alliance Basketball at Ogallala, Girls Pregame at 5:15pm , Boys to follow after the girls. Listen to the action on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 with Canon Rath.Saturday, Jan 25 - Alliance Basketball vs. Hill City, SD, Girls Pregame at 2:15pm.&nbsp;Listen to the action on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 with Canon Rath. (Girls only game)

KCOW Radio Sports Schedule (Week of January 20th)

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – In a game that needed all 40 minutes of regulation, all five minutes of overtime and several minutes of a video review to decide, Chadron State men's basketball lost at the buzzer to New Mexico Highlands, falling 97-96 in overtime Saturday evening. 

After Jalen Thomas's turn-around jumper gave Chadron a 96-94 lead with 23 seconds remaining in overtime, Highlands kept the final play alive with an offensive rebound after a miss and kicked out to Kyrie Thomas, who released a three-pointer just as the horn sounded that went through the net. 

The basket counted on the floor, but officials spent several minutes at the replay monitor trying to verify if Thomas released the shot before the buzzer. As the game hung in the balance, the crew upheld their original call to set off wild celebrations in the John A. Wilson Complex. 

The Eagles came up short despite a career-high 34 points from Zy Wright, who finished a magnificent 11-for-16 from the field, including 4-for-7 from three and 8-for-9 from the line. Thomas added 22 points and finished just shy of a double-double with nine assists. 

With the loss, Chadron State drops to 7-9 overall and 3-5 in RMAC play. New Mexico Highlands, which had lost seven of eight prior to the last-second win, improved to 8-8 overall and 1-7 in the RMAC. 

The result marks the second consecutive matchup that New Mexico Highlands defeated Chadron State in overtime, as the Cowboys won 90-82 in OT in Chadron last season. It is also the second time this year that Chadron State has lost at the buzzer, with Texas A&amp;M-Kingsville previously beating the Eagles 73-71 at the last second, also in overtime.

Chadron State held the lead for 63.7 percent of the game, but the two teams battled back-and-forth down the stretch of regulation and for the entire overtime period, with seven ties and 12 lead changes overall. 

The Eagles led by three points at halftime and as many as 13 with six minutes to play, but the Cowboys closed the gap with a 10-0 run to make it 75-72 with three-and-a-half minutes to go. 

Wright, who had 17 points in the first half, continued to be a go-to option down the stretch for Chris Francis's squad, hitting a layup plus the and-one free throw to give CSC an 80-76 lead and become the first Eagle with a 30-point game this season. 

Highlands instantly flipped the script, however, hitting a three, generating a turnover and driving for a fastbreak layup to take an 81-80 lead. Jalen Thomas answered with an and-one layup to put CSC up 83-82, but Kyrie Thomas hit what turned out to be the first of two huge three-pointers to give the Cowboys an 85-83 lead with under a minute left. 

Kyrie Thomas finished only 2-for-14 from the field in the game, but both his makes were three-pointers to give NMHU the lead with under 45 seconds in either regulation or overtime. 

Wright sent the game to an extra period with a driving layup with 19 seconds to go, and Highlands missed a three at the regulation buzzer. The Eagles jumped out to a five-point lead early in overtime courtesy of a Jalen Thomas basket and Trey Ballard three, but again, the Cowboys clawed back. 

With the score tied at 92-92, Thomas hit baskets on CSC's final two trips down the floor, but the Cowboys answered with first a game-tying basket and then the game-winning buzzer beater. 

The Eagles shot 58 percent from the field, 45.8 percent from three (11-24) and 81.3 percent from the line (13-16). New Mexico Highlands shot 43 percent from the field, 34 percent from deep and 86 percent from the stripe. The Cowboys outrebounded CSC 40-30 and the Eagles were plagued by 18 turnovers, five more than the home team. 

Chadron State will be back in the Chicoine Center next weekend to take on Westminster and Colorado Mesa. CSC's game with Westminster will tip off Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

Chadron State— Zy Wright 34, Jalen Thomas 22, Trey Ballard 16, Darrius Miles 10, Julio Phipps 7, John Jenkins 4, Jasiya DeOllos 3. Totals: 36-62 FG, 11-24 3PT, 13-16 FT. 96 points, 30 rebounds, 23 assists, 18 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorLAS VEGAS, N.M. – In a game that needed all 40 minutes of regulation, all five minutes of overtime and several minutes of a video review to decide, Chadron State men's basketball lost at the buzzer to New Mexico Highlands, falling 97-96 in overtime Saturday evening. After Jalen Thomas's turn-around jumper gave Chadron a 96-94 lead with 23 seconds remaining in overtime, Highlands kept the final play alive with an offensive rebound after a miss and kicked out to Kyrie Thomas, who released a three-pointer just as the horn sounded that went through the net. The basket counted on the floor, but officials spent several minutes at the replay monitor trying to verify if Thomas released the shot before the buzzer. As the game hung in the balance, the crew upheld their original call to set off wild celebrations in the John A. Wilson Complex. The Eagles came up short despite a career-high 34 points from Zy Wright, who finished a magnificent 11-for-16 from the field, including 4-for-7 from three and 8-for-9 from the line. Thomas added 22 points and finished just shy of a double-double with nine assists. With the loss, Chadron State drops to 7-9 overall and 3-5 in RMAC play. New Mexico Highlands, which had lost seven of eight prior to the last-second win, improved to 8-8 overall and 1-7 in the RMAC. The result marks the second consecutive matchup that New Mexico Highlands defeated Chadron State in overtime, as the Cowboys won 90-82 in OT in Chadron last season. It is also the second time this year that Chadron State has lost at the buzzer, with Texas A&amp;M-Kingsville previously beating the Eagles 73-71 at the last second, also in overtime.Chadron State held the lead for 63.7 percent of the game, but the two teams battled back-and-forth down the stretch of regulation and for the entire overtime period, with seven ties and 12 lead changes overall. The Eagles led by three points at halftime and as many as 13 with six minutes to play, but the Cowboys closed the gap with a 10-0 run to make it 75-72 with three-and-a-half minutes to go. Wright, who had 17 points in the first half, continued to be a go-to option down the stretch for Chris Francis's squad, hitting a layup plus the and-one free throw to give CSC an 80-76 lead and become the first Eagle with a 30-point game this season. Highlands instantly flipped the script, however, hitting a three, generating a turnover and driving for a fastbreak layup to take an 81-80 lead. Jalen Thomas answered with an and-one layup to put CSC up 83-82, but Kyrie Thomas hit what turned out to be the first of two huge three-pointers to give the Cowboys an 85-83 lead with under a minute left. Kyrie Thomas finished only 2-for-14 from the field in the game, but both his makes were three-pointers to give NMHU the lead with under 45 seconds in either regulation or overtime. Wright sent the game to an extra period with a driving layup with 19 seconds to go, and Highlands missed a three at the regulation buzzer. The Eagles jumped out to a five-point lead early in overtime courtesy of a Jalen Thomas basket and Trey Ballard three, but again, the Cowboys clawed back. With the score tied at 92-92, Thomas hit baskets on CSC's final two trips down the floor, but the Cowboys answered with first a game-tying basket and then the game-winning buzzer beater. The Eagles shot 58 percent from the field, 45.8 percent from three (11-24) and 81.3 percent from the line (13-16). New Mexico Highlands shot 43 percent from the field, 34 percent from deep and 86 percent from the stripe. The Cowboys outrebounded CSC 40-30 and the Eagles were plagued by 18 turnovers, five more than the home team. Chadron State will be back in the Chicoine Center next weekend to take on Westminster and Colorado Mesa. CSC's game with Westminster will tip off Thursday evening at 7 p.m.Chadron State— Zy Wright 34, Jalen Thomas 22, Trey Ballard 16, Darrius Miles 10, Julio Phipps 7, John Jenkins 4, Jasiya DeOllos 3. Totals: 36-62 FG, 11-24 3PT, 13-16 FT. 96 points, 30 rebounds, 23 assists, 18 turnovers.

Wright explodes for 34 points; Highlands steals win on OT buzzer-beater

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – Chadron State scored 10 points above its season average, but New Mexico Highlands had two big-time scorers which led the Cowgirls to a 95-76 win over Chadron State during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's basketball game Saturday afternoon.

New Mexico Highlands shot 53 percent from the field and came away with 18 steals en route to the victory. The Cowgirls' top guns were junior Juliana Aragon with 34 points and freshman Kapiolani Anitielu with 24, who combined to score more than 60 percent of their team's points. Highlands' point total was 15 more than its previous high this season. 

The Eagles tried their best to keep pace. Juniors Kyra Tanabe with 16 points and Kylie Krise with 15 led the Eagles.  Sophomore Camren Morris added 10 and senior Ashayla Powers had eight. 

Highlands was particularly hot in the opening quarter, shooting 57 percent (12-21) from the field and made 10 of 12 free throws while taking a 35-22 lead. The margin grew immensely during a three-minute stretch late in the frame when the Cowgirls went on a 19-1 run that increased their lead from 15-13 to 34-14.  

Highlands led 54-37 at halftime, but the Eagles cut the difference to just 10 points late in the third period. In the third quarter, the Eagles shot 54.5 percent (6-11) from the field, made both of their 3-point attempts, and nailed 15 of 16 free shots. The surge netted 29 points, CSC's single-quarter high of the season.

For the game, the Eagles were 24-57 (42.1 percent) from the field, including 7-18 (38.9 percent) on 3-pointers and 21-28 (75 percent) from the charity stripe. Krise was 3-4 on treys and Tanabe made all six of her free throws.

CSC out-rebounded the hosts 34-24, but turned the ball over 27 times compared to Highlands' 11. 

Aragon's 34 points are the eighth-most all-time in a single game against the Chadron State women. The win was the Cowgirls' second win of the weekend. They outscored Black Hills State 56-33 in the second half Thursday night and won 77-63 to topple the Yellow Jackets, who were previously unbeaten in the RMAC, for the first time in 17 games. The New Mexico team is now 7-7 for the season and 4-4 in the RMAC. 

The Eagles are 2-12 overall and 1-7 in the RMAC. They will be at home to host Westminster on Thursday night and Colorado Mesa on Saturday afternoon.

Chadron State—Kyra Tanabe 17, Kylie Krise 15, Camren Morris 10, Ashayla Powers 8, Allison Richards 6, McKenzi Petersen 4, Megan Counts 4, Bati Assefa 4, Olivia Waufle 3, Liberty Line 3, Kadyn Comer 2. Totals: 24-57 FG (7-18 3PT) 21-28 FT. 76 points, 34 rebounds, 14 assists, 27 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationLAS VEGAS, N.M. – Chadron State scored 10 points above its season average, but New Mexico Highlands had two big-time scorers which led the Cowgirls to a 95-76 win over Chadron State during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women's basketball game Saturday afternoon.New Mexico Highlands shot 53 percent from the field and came away with 18 steals en route to the victory. The Cowgirls' top guns were junior Juliana Aragon with 34 points and freshman Kapiolani Anitielu with 24, who combined to score more than 60 percent of their team's points. Highlands' point total was 15 more than its previous high this season. The Eagles tried their best to keep pace. Juniors Kyra Tanabe with 16 points and Kylie Krise with 15 led the Eagles. Sophomore Camren Morris added 10 and senior Ashayla Powers had eight. Highlands was particularly hot in the opening quarter, shooting 57 percent (12-21) from the field and made 10 of 12 free throws while taking a 35-22 lead. The margin grew immensely during a three-minute stretch late in the frame when the Cowgirls went on a 19-1 run that increased their lead from 15-13 to 34-14. Highlands led 54-37 at halftime, but the Eagles cut the difference to just 10 points late in the third period. In the third quarter, the Eagles shot 54.5 percent (6-11) from the field, made both of their 3-point attempts, and nailed 15 of 16 free shots. The surge netted 29 points, CSC's single-quarter high of the season.For the game, the Eagles were 24-57 (42.1 percent) from the field, including 7-18 (38.9 percent) on 3-pointers and 21-28 (75 percent) from the charity stripe. Krise was 3-4 on treys and Tanabe made all six of her free throws.CSC out-rebounded the hosts 34-24, but turned the ball over 27 times compared to Highlands' 11. Aragon's 34 points are the eighth-most all-time in a single game against the Chadron State women. The win was the Cowgirls' second win of the weekend. They outscored Black Hills State 56-33 in the second half Thursday night and won 77-63 to topple the Yellow Jackets, who were previously unbeaten in the RMAC, for the first time in 17 games. The New Mexico team is now 7-7 for the season and 4-4 in the RMAC. The Eagles are 2-12 overall and 1-7 in the RMAC. They will be at home to host Westminster on Thursday night and Colorado Mesa on Saturday afternoon.Chadron State—Kyra Tanabe 17, Kylie Krise 15, Camren Morris 10, Ashayla Powers 8, Allison Richards 6, McKenzi Petersen 4, Megan Counts 4, Bati Assefa 4, Olivia Waufle 3, Liberty Line 3, Kadyn Comer 2. Totals: 24-57 FG (7-18 3PT) 21-28 FT. 76 points, 34 rebounds, 14 assists, 27 turnovers.

WBB: Cowgirls lasso Eagles with 95 point outburst

Michael Baker - Alliance Athletic/Activities Director

Th 1-16 Alliance&nbsp;boys defeat Gering in a wrestling&nbsp;dual 38-36Sat 1-18 speech team results - Scottsbluff&nbsp;invite&nbsp; 2nd place entertainment - Kaden Gasselig&nbsp; 3rd place extemporaneous&nbsp;- Emily McCune&nbsp; 5th place informative speaking - Emily McCune

Sat 1-18 girls&nbsp;wrestling results - Gering Invite&nbsp; &nbsp;1st place - Surenity&nbsp;Lewis&nbsp; &nbsp;2nd place - Braylin Gibson and Graci Beals&nbsp; &nbsp;3rd place - Avia Raymer and Daycin Gibson&nbsp; &nbsp;4th place - Dawsyn Higgins

Sat 1-18 boys wrestling results - Gothenburg Invite&nbsp; &nbsp; finished 3-2 in dual competition

M 1-20 reserve basketball at home vs Chadron - girls 4:00, boys&nbsp;5:30 (Postponed)

T 1-21 basketball at Gordon Rushville - JV girls (2 quarters) 3:30, JV boys 4:15, varsity girls 5:30, varsity boys 7:00

T 1-21 middle school boys basketball vs Chadron 4:00 - 7th away, 8th home

Th 1-23 wrestling dual at Gordon Rushville - 6:00

Th 1-23 reserve basketball at home vs Mitchell - girls 4:00, boys 5:30

F 1-24 basketball at Ogallala - JV games 4:00, varsity&nbsp;girls&nbsp;5:30, varsity boys 7:00

F 1-24 middle school girls wrestling at Hemingford - 10:00

Sat 1-25 girls basketball at home vs Hill City, SD - JV 1:00, varsity&nbsp;2:30

Sat 1-25 wrestling at Chadron Invite - 9:30&nbsp;Sat 1-25 middle school boys basketball&nbsp;vs Gering - 7th away, 8th home&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Michael Baker - Alliance Athletic/Activities DirectorHIGHLIGHTS LAST WEEK:Th 1-16 Alliance&nbsp;boys defeat Gering in a wrestling&nbsp;dual 38-36Sat 1-18 speech team results - Scottsbluff&nbsp;invite&nbsp; 2nd place entertainment - Kaden Gasselig&nbsp; 3rd place extemporaneous&nbsp;- Emily McCune&nbsp; 5th place informative speaking - Emily McCuneSat 1-18 girls&nbsp;wrestling results - Gering Invite&nbsp; &nbsp;1st place - Surenity&nbsp;Lewis&nbsp; &nbsp;2nd place - Braylin Gibson and Graci Beals&nbsp; &nbsp;3rd place - Avia Raymer and Daycin Gibson&nbsp; &nbsp;4th place - Dawsyn HigginsSat 1-18 boys wrestling results - Gothenburg Invite&nbsp; &nbsp; finished 3-2 in dual competitionACTIVITIES&nbsp;THIS WEEK:M 1-20 reserve basketball at home vs Chadron - girls 4:00, boys&nbsp;5:30 (Postponed)T 1-21 basketball at Gordon Rushville - JV girls (2 quarters) 3:30, JV boys 4:15, varsity girls 5:30, varsity boys 7:00T 1-21 middle school boys basketball vs Chadron 4:00 - 7th away, 8th homeTh 1-23 wrestling dual at Gordon Rushville - 6:00Th 1-23 reserve basketball at home vs Mitchell - girls 4:00, boys 5:30F 1-24 basketball at Ogallala - JV games 4:00, varsity&nbsp;girls&nbsp;5:30, varsity boys 7:00F 1-24 middle school girls wrestling at Hemingford - 10:00Sat 1-25 girls basketball at home vs Hill City, SD - JV 1:00, varsity&nbsp;2:30Sat 1-25 wrestling at Chadron Invite - 9:30&nbsp;Sat 1-25 middle school boys basketball&nbsp;vs Gering - 7th away, 8th home&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alliance High School Activities Calendar: Week of January 20th

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 17

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 17Boys GamesChadron 65, Alliance 48Ogallala 68, Sidney 56Gering 67, Gordon-Rushville 21South Platte 60, Banner County 30Hemingford 72, Bayard 34Bridgeport 45, Kimball 42Morrill 70, Minatare 40Leyton 55, Potter-Dix 42Girls GamesChadron 53, Alliance 36Gering 53, Gordon-Rushville 14Sidney 53, Ogallala 48South Platte 62, Banner County 21Bayard 60, Hemingford 57Bridgeport 68, Kimball 14Morrill 42, Minatare 22Leyton 61, Potter-Dix 11

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information

ALAMOSA, Colo. – Chadron State maintained a slim lead for nearly the entire game, iced the game at the free throw line and held off Adams State on the Grizzlies' home floor, coming away with a 91-86 road win on Thursday evening, the first time the Eagles have won in Alamosa since 2009. 

Chadron State, which leads the RMAC with a .786 team free-throw shooting percentage, put those skills on display to clinch the victory. The Eagles finished 21-for-22 from the free throw line as a team, including 15-for-16 in the second half. 

Jalen Thomas scored 22 points to lead the Eagles, shooting 7 of 11 from the floor and a perfect 8-for-8 from the charity stripe. Zy Wright tallied 18 points and eight rebounds to co-headline on a night where five Eagles scored in double figures. 

Julio Phipps (13 points), Dalton Petersen (12) and Trey Ballard (10) also had double-digit scoring nights, and those five players combined to go 20-for-20 from the line in Thursday's game. 

The win improves Chadron State to 7-8 overall and 3-4 in the RMAC. It also snapped a slight three-game losing streak, all of which came against teams in the top five of the conference standings (Colorado School of Mines, Regis and UCCS). Adams State fell to 6-9 overall and 1-6 in RMAC play.

The Eagles stormed out of the gate early in the first half, with Jalen Thomas recording steals and fastbreak layups on the first two possessions of the contest. Chadron State eventually led 10-2 after back-to-back baskets from Julio Phipps and led by as many as 13 points at 18-5, leading to an early ASU timeout. 

The Grizzlies chipped away, cutting the lead to as little as one point with four minutes left in the first half at 35-34. Chadron State eventually went into halftime with a four-point lead at 45-41. 

The second half was marked by Chadron State being unable to pull away from the Grizzlies. The Eagles led by no more than eight points through the early part of the second half, and although the Grizzlies cut the lead to one point on three different occasions, the home team couldn't tie or take the lead until just under eight minutes to play, when a 4-0 run by ASU gave them a 68-66 advantage and their first lead of the night.

Chadron State was able to respond. Thomas hit two free throws to tie the score at 68 before Trey Ballard hit a jumper, Zy Wright hit a three that featured an ankle-breaking crossover and Julio Phipps nailed a three-point play to put the Eagles back up 76-70. 

The Eagles were automatic from the free throw line, scoring 10 of their last 12 points from the stripe and not missing over the game's final eight minutes. 

Chadron State finished 46.4 percent from the field, 27 percent from three (6-22) and 95.5 percent from the line with its 21-for-22 mark. Dalton Petersen hit three of CSC's six three-pointers. 

The Grizzlies were 41.8 percent from the field, also 27 percent from three (9-33) and just 70 percent from the line (21-30). ASU also had five players in double figures, led by Wyatt Helming's 24.

The Eagles outscored Adams State in bench points (23-17), fastbreak points (33-17), and points in the paint (40-36). CSC managed to win despite only five assists and no blocks.

After a day off, CSC plays next against New Mexico Highlands (7-8 overall, 0-7 RMAC) on the road Saturday at 3 p.m. NMHU lost 71-56 to Black Hills State on Thursday night.

Chadron State— Jalen Thomas 22, Zy Wright 18, Julio Phipps 13, Dalton Petersen 12, Trey Ballard 10, Darrius Miles 7, Zach Smith 4, John Jenkins 3, Jaylen Davis 2. Totals: 32-69 FG, 6-22 3PT, 21-22 FT. 91 points, 41 rebounds, 5 assists, 15 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports InformationALAMOSA, Colo. – Chadron State maintained a slim lead for nearly the entire game, iced the game at the free throw line and held off Adams State on the Grizzlies' home floor, coming away with a 91-86 road win on Thursday evening, the first time the Eagles have won in Alamosa since 2009. Chadron State, which leads the RMAC with a .786 team free-throw shooting percentage, put those skills on display to clinch the victory. The Eagles finished 21-for-22 from the free throw line as a team, including 15-for-16 in the second half. Jalen Thomas scored 22 points to lead the Eagles, shooting 7 of 11 from the floor and a perfect 8-for-8 from the charity stripe. Zy Wright tallied 18 points and eight rebounds to co-headline on a night where five Eagles scored in double figures. Julio Phipps (13 points), Dalton Petersen (12) and Trey Ballard (10) also had double-digit scoring nights, and those five players combined to go 20-for-20 from the line in Thursday's game. The win improves Chadron State to 7-8 overall and 3-4 in the RMAC. It also snapped a slight three-game losing streak, all of which came against teams in the top five of the conference standings (Colorado School of Mines, Regis and UCCS). Adams State fell to 6-9 overall and 1-6 in RMAC play.The Eagles stormed out of the gate early in the first half, with Jalen Thomas recording steals and fastbreak layups on the first two possessions of the contest. Chadron State eventually led 10-2 after back-to-back baskets from Julio Phipps and led by as many as 13 points at 18-5, leading to an early ASU timeout. The Grizzlies chipped away, cutting the lead to as little as one point with four minutes left in the first half at 35-34. Chadron State eventually went into halftime with a four-point lead at 45-41. The second half was marked by Chadron State being unable to pull away from the Grizzlies. The Eagles led by no more than eight points through the early part of the second half, and although the Grizzlies cut the lead to one point on three different occasions, the home team couldn't tie or take the lead until just under eight minutes to play, when a 4-0 run by ASU gave them a 68-66 advantage and their first lead of the night.Chadron State was able to respond. Thomas hit two free throws to tie the score at 68 before Trey Ballard hit a jumper, Zy Wright hit a three that featured an ankle-breaking crossover and Julio Phipps nailed a three-point play to put the Eagles back up 76-70. The Eagles were automatic from the free throw line, scoring 10 of their last 12 points from the stripe and not missing over the game's final eight minutes. Chadron State finished 46.4 percent from the field, 27 percent from three (6-22) and 95.5 percent from the line with its 21-for-22 mark. Dalton Petersen hit three of CSC's six three-pointers. The Grizzlies were 41.8 percent from the field, also 27 percent from three (9-33) and just 70 percent from the line (21-30). ASU also had five players in double figures, led by Wyatt Helming's 24.The Eagles outscored Adams State in bench points (23-17), fastbreak points (33-17), and points in the paint (40-36). CSC managed to win despite only five assists and no blocks.After a day off, CSC plays next against New Mexico Highlands (7-8 overall, 0-7 RMAC) on the road Saturday at 3 p.m. NMHU lost 71-56 to Black Hills State on Thursday night.Chadron State— Jalen Thomas 22, Zy Wright 18, Julio Phipps 13, Dalton Petersen 12, Trey Ballard 10, Darrius Miles 7, Zach Smith 4, John Jenkins 3, Jaylen Davis 2. Totals: 32-69 FG, 6-22 3PT, 21-22 FT. 91 points, 41 rebounds, 5 assists, 15 turnovers.

MBB: Chadron State earns first win in Alamosa since 2009

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 16

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 16Boys GamesGering 55, Wheatland 43Torrington 61, Mitchell 50Bayard 51, Leyton 45Girls GamesWheatland 57, Gering 55Leyton 45, Bayard 23Torrington 48, Mitchell 43

CHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State women's basketball team scored on its first three possessions and were neck-and-neck with Adams State for much of the first half, but the Grizzlies slowly pulled away for an 82-59 victory in an RMAC game in Alamosa, Colorado Thursday night.

Veterans Ashayla Powers and Kylie Krise recorded 14 points apiece to lead the Eagles. Krise was CSC's leading rebounder with eight while Megan Counts grabbed six in the loss. The win improved Adams State's record to 9-7 overall and 4-3 in the RMAC. The Eagles are now 2-11 and 1-6.

Chadron State took an early 6-0 lead, were behind by only two points (19-17) at the end of the first quarter and trailed by just three points (33-30) with three minutes left in the first half. But the Grizzlies eventually led by a 42-32 margin at halftime and tallied the first nine points of the second half while building their advantage to 60-40 in the third period.

The third quarter was the Eagles' downfall. They were outscored 18-8 in the frame, when they shot just 2-for-15 from the field, including going 0-for-5 from 3-point land.  

Taejhuan Hill, a 6-foot freshman, led Adams State with 21 points and 10 rebounds for game-high honors in both categories.  Kiiyani Anitielu, a 5-7 junior, and Angeline Nageak, a 5-5 senior, added 17 and 15 points, respectively, for the Grizzlies.  

The 82 points scored by Adams State is a season-high for ASU. The Grizzlies shot 45 percent (30-66) from the field, including 9-of-19 three-point attempts, and cashed in on 13 of 14 free throws. The Eagles hit 36.5 percent (23-63) from the field, including 7 of 19 from behind the arc, and were 6 of 7 on their foul shots. 

Some of the other statistics were lopsided. Chadron State outrebounded the Grizzlies 44-27, but Adams State was credited with 17 steals and the Eagles finished with 28 turnovers, double the home team's total.

The Eagles will play at New Mexico Highlands on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. The Cowgirls, now 6-7 for the season, defeated Black Hills State 77-63 Thursday night. It was the Cowgirls' first win over Black Hills State in 17 games and the first RMAC loss of the season for BHSU.

Chadron State—Ashayla Powers 14, Kylie Krise 14, Allison Richards 7, McKenzi Petersen 6, Megan Counts 5, Liberty Line 5, Kyra Tanabe 4, Camren Morris 3, Olivia Waufle 1. Totals: 23-63 FG (7-19 3PT) 6-7 FT. 59 points, 44 rebounds, 10 assists, 28 turnovers.  

Adams State—Taejhaun Hill 21, Kiiyani Anitielu 17, Angeline Nageak 15, Mykaila Pickard 8, Ri'Ahana Davis 7, Brooke Rodgers 7, Jada Price 5, Christabel Longe 2.  Totals: 30-66 FG (9-19 3PT) 13-14 FT. 82 points, 21 rebounds, 11 assists, 14 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State women's basketball team scored on its first three possessions and were neck-and-neck with Adams State for much of the first half, but the Grizzlies slowly pulled away for an 82-59 victory in an RMAC game in Alamosa, Colorado Thursday night.Veterans Ashayla Powers and Kylie Krise recorded 14 points apiece to lead the Eagles. Krise was CSC's leading rebounder with eight while Megan Counts grabbed six in the loss. The win improved Adams State's record to 9-7 overall and 4-3 in the RMAC. The Eagles are now 2-11 and 1-6.Chadron State took an early 6-0 lead, were behind by only two points (19-17) at the end of the first quarter and trailed by just three points (33-30) with three minutes left in the first half. But the Grizzlies eventually led by a 42-32 margin at halftime and tallied the first nine points of the second half while building their advantage to 60-40 in the third period.The third quarter was the Eagles' downfall. They were outscored 18-8 in the frame, when they shot just 2-for-15 from the field, including going 0-for-5 from 3-point land. Taejhuan Hill, a 6-foot freshman, led Adams State with 21 points and 10 rebounds for game-high honors in both categories. Kiiyani Anitielu, a 5-7 junior, and Angeline Nageak, a 5-5 senior, added 17 and 15 points, respectively, for the Grizzlies. The 82 points scored by Adams State is a season-high for ASU. The Grizzlies shot 45 percent (30-66) from the field, including 9-of-19 three-point attempts, and cashed in on 13 of 14 free throws. The Eagles hit 36.5 percent (23-63) from the field, including 7 of 19 from behind the arc, and were 6 of 7 on their foul shots. Some of the other statistics were lopsided. Chadron State outrebounded the Grizzlies 44-27, but Adams State was credited with 17 steals and the Eagles finished with 28 turnovers, double the home team's total.The Eagles will play at New Mexico Highlands on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. The Cowgirls, now 6-7 for the season, defeated Black Hills State 77-63 Thursday night. It was the Cowgirls' first win over Black Hills State in 17 games and the first RMAC loss of the season for BHSU.Chadron State—Ashayla Powers 14, Kylie Krise 14, Allison Richards 7, McKenzi Petersen 6, Megan Counts 5, Liberty Line 5, Kyra Tanabe 4, Camren Morris 3, Olivia Waufle 1. Totals: 23-63 FG (7-19 3PT) 6-7 FT. 59 points, 44 rebounds, 10 assists, 28 turnovers. Adams State—Taejhaun Hill 21, Kiiyani Anitielu 17, Angeline Nageak 15, Mykaila Pickard 8, Ri'Ahana Davis 7, Brooke Rodgers 7, Jada Price 5, Christabel Longe 2. Totals: 30-66 FG (9-19 3PT) 13-14 FT. 82 points, 21 rebounds, 11 assists, 14 turnovers.

WBB: Eagles push Grizzlies early in tough road test at Adams State

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Season Series:&nbsp;First of&nbsp;four&nbsp;meetings, first of two at&nbsp;Lee’s Family Forum&nbsp;

All-Time Series:&nbsp;Omaha&nbsp;leads 3-1 (May 6,&nbsp;2024,&nbsp;at&nbsp;Vegas&nbsp;last matchup, 3-0&nbsp;OMA).

Series Notes:&nbsp;This is the fifth match between Omaha and Vegas. The Supernovas won the 2024 season series 3-1, including a 2-0 record at Lee's Family Forum. The Thrill won the first meeting between the two franchises on Feb. 7, 2024, when Vegas beat Omaha in a five-set thriller. The Supernovas went on to win the remaining&nbsp;three&nbsp;matches, including a four-setter on Feb. 15 before back-to-back sweeps on March 30 and May 6.&nbsp;

Matchup:&nbsp;San Diego Mojo (1-1)&nbsp;at&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas&nbsp;(2-0)&nbsp;|&nbsp;Sunday, Jan. 19th&nbsp;|&nbsp;3&nbsp;p.m. CST |&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;

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Season Series:&nbsp;First of four meetings, first of two at&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;

All-Time Series:&nbsp;Omaha&nbsp;leads&nbsp;3-2 (May 15,&nbsp;2024, PVF Semifinals&nbsp;last matchup, 3-2&nbsp;OMA)&nbsp;&nbsp;

Series Notes:&nbsp;This is the sixth meeting between Omaha and San Diego, with the Supernovas holding a 3-2 series lead. Sunday's match is also a repeat of the PVF Semifinals in which Omaha pulled&nbsp;off&nbsp;its first reverse sweep and second in league history. The first win in Omaha franchise history came in a 3-0 sweep over the Mojo on Feb. 3, 2024. Each team is unbeaten at its home venue against one another with San Diego taking two wins over the Supernovas (April 2 &amp; 23) and Omaha twice (Feb. 3 &amp; April 20).&nbsp;

Supernovas-Thrill&nbsp;Connections&nbsp;&nbsp;

Supernovas-Mojo&nbsp;Connections&nbsp;&nbsp;

• The Supernovas dominated most of the league's statistical categories in the opening weekend with four different players topping the charts.&nbsp;&nbsp;