CHANDLER, Ariz.- Rocky Women's Basketball plays two of their final four non-conference matchups in the Cactus Classic in Chandler, Arizona. 

Game Information

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Wednesday, December 18th
(RV) Rocky Mountain College (6-3) vs (RV) Loyola University-La. (7-4)
Chandler, Arizona | 6:00 pm (MT)

Friday, December 20th
(RV) Rocky Mountain College (6-3) vs Embry-Riddle (AZ) (3-5)
Chandler, Arizona | 12:00 pm (MT)

Game Notes

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Cactus Classic 2024
The Rocky women head to Chandler, Arizona as their non-conference schedule nears its' conclusion, playing two games against NAIA National Tournament teams from a season ago. Since the 2021 season, the Battlin' Bears are 7-2 in the Cactus Classic Tournament. 

Keep on Scoring
Sydney Dethman has scored twenty or more points four times this season, including each of her past three games. Over the past three games, Dethman is shooting 7-of-9 from three-point range and 11-of-12 from the free throw line, along with 65.7% overall shooting from the field. 

Scouting the Wolfpack
Loyola has begun their season with a 7-4 record overall and currently is receiving votes in the NAIA Coaches Poll, having spent time in the top 25 this season. The Wolfpack were picked to win the Southern States Athletic Conference for the fifth consecutive season and are led by four players averaging double-figures in points, led by sophomore wing Deniya Thornton scoring 16.0 points per game, including a 38 point explosion in their season opener. 

Scouting the Eagles
Embry-Riddle is looking to kick a slow start after winning the Cal Pac and qualifying for the NAIA Tournament a season ago, bringing a 3-5 record into the Cactus Classic. First-Team All-Cal Pac forward Zakiirah King leads the Eagles, averaging 13.0 points per game. She shot over 50% from three-point range in 2023.