RENO, Nev. - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team dropped their second game of the Nugget Classic on Nov. 30 to the University of Nevada, Reno, in a 72-54 fight. Impressive three-point shooting from Thunderbird Sydney Gandy wasn't enough as SUU fell to 1-7, while the Wolf Pack boosted their record to 4-4.
Head Coach Tracy Mason Said:
"I thought Syd played really well today and yesterday too. Denver had some huge minutes and really played hard. Our second half was better, but we're still working to string 4 quarters together."
Top T-Birds
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Sydney Gandy dominated the Thunderbird offense, with five three-pointers highlighting a season-high 21-point game.
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Daylani Ballena racked up eight points on the night, shooting two-for-two on her free throws.
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Jaeden Brown brought down a team-high six rebounds in the contest.
Game Recap
First Half
Gandy started the game firing for SUU, sinking three triples, a driving layup and a free throw to score 12 of the Thunderbirds' 15 first-quarter points and keep them within five.
The offense sputtered in the second quarter with Gandy sidelined due to foul trouble. UNR took advantage of Southern Utah turnovers, mounting a 23-6 run to enter the locker room with a 45-25 lead.
Second Half
In a quiet third quarter from both offenses, SUU took advantage of Wolf Pack fouls, with six of their nine points coming from the charity stripe. The team headed into the final quarter down 57-34.
The Thunderbirds found their fight again in the fourth, outscoring Nevada 20-15 thanks to four baskets off Wolf Pack turnovers. However, it wasn't enough to make a difference as UNR took the game 72-54.
Highlights
Up Next
In their final game of the Nugget Classic, on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 12:00 p.m., the Thunderbirds will face Central Michigan University. The game will be broadcast live on the Mountain West Network.
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