WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Turnovers proved costly for No. 14-ranked University of Central Missouri Jennies Basketball in an 82-74 loss to the Augustana (S.D.) Vikings in the MIAA/NSIC Regional Challenge on Friday, Nov. 13, inside the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.
The Jennies (3-2) are scheduled to face UMary in game two of the MIAA/NSIC Regional Challenge on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. in Warrensburg.
The Vikings (2-0) scored 35 points off 30 Central Missouri turnovers and outscored UCM in the paint, 56-30, in the contest.
Hayden Heim posted a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, her second double-double of the season;
Regan Becker added a career-best 13 points;
Makenzie Farmer chipped in 11 points; and
Holly Woods and
Rylee Vierthaler both added 10 points (career-best for Woods), leading UCM in the game.
For the game, Central Missouri was 45 percent from the field (26-of-58), compared to 54 percent (31-of-58) for the Vikings.
The Jennies outrebounded Augustana, 40-31.
Sydney Doeschot posted a game-high 25 points to pace Augie.
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