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Events and Results

Events and Results

Cavanaugh vs Carroll '24
Brandon Stinson
52
Embry-Riddle (AZ) EMBRY 4-6, 0-0
85
Winner Rocky Mountain (MT) ROCKY 8-3, 0-0
Embry-Riddle (AZ) EMBRY
4-6, 0-0
52
Final
85
Rocky Mountain (MT) ROCKY
8-3, 0-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Embry-Riddle (AZ) EMBRY 14 8 15 15 52
Rocky Mountain (MT) ROCKY 16 28 22 19 85

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Brandon Stinson | Sports Information & Media Coordinator

(RV) Rocky Women’s Basketball Closes Cactus Classic Sweep with 85-52 Victory over Embry-Riddle

CHANDLER, Ariz.- Angie Cavanaugh recorded a career-high 18 points, 15 of which came in the second quarter alone, which propelled the Battlin' Bears to a second straight lopsided victory. 

The Battlin' Bears dominated their competition in Arizona, winning their two matchups by a combined score of 152-90. They continue to be perfect on the road, combining for an 8-0 record in away or neutral site games during the 2024-25 non-conference schedule. After earning their largest margin of victory in Wednesday's win over (RV) Loyola, the Battlin' Bears surpassed that mark on Friday with a 33-point win. 

Rocky's win also featured season highs in points scored (85), field goal percentage (51.5%), and three-point percentage (52.4%). 

How it Happened
For the second consecutive game, Paige Wasson kicked off the scoring with a made three-pointer on the game's opening possession. Embry-Riddle quickly responded with a three of their own and gained quick momentum with a 7-0 run, forcing an early Battlin' Bear timeout. 

The Eagles continued to have the upper hand through the game's first seven minutes, as five first-quarter turnovers plagued the Battlin' Bears. Despite this, Rocky clamped down defensively in the final three minutes of the quarter, as they held Embry-Riddle scoreless, while Sydney Dethman and Iliana Moran combined for nine points on the offensive end to grab a two-point lead going into the second quarter. 

The second quarter again was the major swing in the game for the Battlin' Bears. The Rocky women have outscored their opponents 49-12 in the second quarter in their past two games. After taking a 9-0 run into the quarter break, the Battlin' Bears continued to shine, beginning the third quarter on a separate 15-2 run, combining for a 24-2 run over eight minutes of game time. Angie Cavanaugh was red hot coming off of the bench, shooting five-of-five from three-point range in the second quarter alone, setting a new career high in just ten minutes of play, leading the Battlin' Bears to a 22-point lead at the halftime break. 

The Rocky women kept their foot on the gas, shooting just under 60% from the field in the second half as they ran away with a 33-point win in Arizona. 

Notable Statistics
Sydney Dethman finished with a game-high 19 points in just 22 minutes of play, adding two blocked shots. Angie Cavanaugh finished a career day with six made three-pointers on six attempts for 18 points. Paige Wasson tallied 11 points, seven rebounds, and eight steals defensively. Her eight steals were the most by a Battlin' Bear since N'Dea Flye in 2021. 

Brenna Linse added 13 points off the bench, Madeline Heggem finished with nine points and eight rebounds, and Gracee Lekvold dished seven assists. 

Embry-Riddle was held to under 30% shooting on the evening and 25% from three-point range. The Eagles were led by 14 points and four made three-pointers from Hannah Urbano. 

Up Next
Rocky Women's Basketball (8-3) will return home to host the Green and Gold Classic, Presented by Hampton Inn, on Saturday, December 27th, and Sunday, December 28th, where they will take on #24 Jamestown and Dickinson State. 
 
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