Lady Bearcats Turn Off The Skylights In Cactus Classic Opener

CHANDLER, Ariz. – The Rust College women's basketball program powered down the Skylights of Montana State-Northern, overwhelming the opposition in a 62-43 beatdown at the Cactus Classic Tournament.

Head Coach Eric Jackson Jr.'s ladies put on a defensive demonstration of dominance, limiting MSU-N to only one three-pointer over 15 attempts (6.7%) and just 43 points while forcing 23 turnovers as no Skylight student-athlete managed more than eight points individually.

Niya McGuire was the game's top scorer and assister, putting together 14 points and three assists in just 12 minutes off the bench courtesy of a 54.5% shooting night (6-of-11).

Amelya Hatch was right behind her teammate in the points department at 13 with a 60% conversion rate from the hardwood and was one of four Lady Bearcats to notch multiple steals on the evening.

Katie Blackmon was the team's leading rebounder with four boards to go along with Shuntorri Rodgers logging eight points, two steals, an assist, and a block.

The Blue and White will get right back to work on Wednesday afternoon with a 2 p.m. central time neutral site clash versus 18th-ranked Montana Western.

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