Wyoming
Cowgirls drop 62-50 contest at Missouri State
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Wyoming Cowgirls could not overcome a big third-quarter run by Missouri State, and fell 62-50 to the Lady Bears on Friday evening. The Cowgirls made a late push in the fourth quarter, but the Lady Bears would hold on for the win.
“We put ourselves in a position to have to play perfect in the fourth quarter and that is not a recipe for success,” UW head coach Heather Ezell said. “Our focus was lacking tonight on the defensive end, and we had to scramble and catch up. They hit some kick out threes and that hurt us tonight.”
The Cowgirls were led by Allyson Fertig’s 15 points and 10 rebounds. She was 5-of-8 from the field. Emily Mellema and Tess Barnes added 11 points each, and Malene Pedersen added 10 points.
The Cowgirls took an early 7-2 lead with Mellema knocking down a 3-pointer two minutes into the frame. Missouri State answered with a 12-2 run to surge into the lead. MSU would ride that momentum to an 18-14 lead through one quarter, shooting over 50% from the field in the process.
Barnes added an and-one play to make it a one-point game at 18-17 in the opening two minutes of the second quarter. The Cowgirls went scoreless for nearly six minutes with the Lady Bears taking a 28-19 lead with a minute and a half left in the quarter. Fertig and Barnes ended Missouri State’s run with a pair of buckets, and Wyoming trailed 28-23 at the half.
Early in the third quarter, a Mellema layup put the Cowgirls up 30-28. That lead was short-lived, tough. The Lady Bears went on a 11-0 run to build a 39-30 lead halfway through the third quarter.
UW used the free throw line to make it a five-point game with time running down in the third frame. But the Lady Bears pushed the lead back to nine points by the end of the period, and then up to double digits with the Lady Bears taking a 50-36 lead in the fourth quarter.
Another run by the Lady Bears pushed their lead to 56-38 three and a half minutes into the final quarter. The Cowgirls went on a 12-0 run, highlighted by a 3-pointer from Pedersen, that cut their deficit to just 56-50 with just over two minutes left.
Missouri State responded with a 3-pointer that put them up 59-50 game with 45 seconds left.
Missouri State was led by Kaemyn Bekemeier with 15 points and eight rebounds. Sarah Lithacum added 14 points.
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Gaining the knowledge to become an outdoorsy type of person isn’t easy. It takes time, dedication, and the desire to sometimes get out of your comfort zone. Sure, if you grew up in the outdoors, but it’s been a while since you’ve actually been out hunting, fishing, hiking, or camping, you may be a little rusty, but you have a leg up on those who haven’t.
If you’re in Wyoming, there’s a good chance that taking advantage of the incredible outdoor activities we have available has crossed your mind, but where to start is the big question. Asking others for help is one way, but there’s sometimes an element of intimidation or embarrassment involved.
If you’re a woman looking for that help and want to avoid the intimidation, you should really check out the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) workshops this summer. It’s held at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp near Dubois, and everything you need to learn about the outdoors is provided, including food and lodging.
The registration deadline is March 31, meaning you have just a couple of weeks to apply for one or all of the offered workshops.
There are multiple options available depending on your level of outdoor knowledge.
Basic BOW Workshop: Introductory level camp teaching outdoor survival, basic fly fishing, backpacking, how to shoot, outdoor photography, and more. There will be two of these workshops, June 5-7 and August 7-9. $150
Fly Fishing Beyond BOW Workshop: The focus here is on fly fishing. Learn the basics and then put them to use. This workshop runs July 30 – Aug 2. $150
Backpacking Beyond BOW: This workshop is all about backpacking, hiking, cooking on the trail, adjusting to the trail, and preparing for the trip. You’ll learn how to properly pack your bag, set up camp, and then head out on an overnight trip. July 30 – Aug 2. $150
Become a BOW Instructor: Here’s where you put your years of experience to work by sharing your skills and knowledge with others, helping them learn the tricks and tips of the outdoors.
Not only will these workshops help get you started on a life in the outdoors, but you’re likely going to gain some street cred with your family when you can teach them the skills they’ll need to get out and celebrate a Wyoming lifestyle.
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