Nov. 16, 2008

Albuquerque, NM-Idaho State could not match up against a physical New Mexico team as the Bengals were overcome for an 82-47 loss at The Pit Sunday evening. The Lobos (2-0) were on their game shooting 41 percent from the field, while ISU's rushed offense struggled shooting nearly 26 percent for the game, only 23.1 percent in the first half.

The Bengals, who fell to 0-2 for the season, were out rebounded 47 to 29. New Mexico took advantage of ISU's mistakes as the Bengals had 10 turnovers and the Lobos scored 13 second chance points.

The game started off promising as sophomore Chelsea Pickering sank the first three-pointer of the game, the second time in a row Pickering has opened the scoring of a game. However, the three-pointer would be the only time ISU would lead as New Mexico quickly responded. Pickering played exceptionally well, but her aggressiveness cost the team as she scored eight points for ISU and pulled down four rebounds in just 18 minutes of play before fouling out.

Freshman Sheila Adams posted the team-high nine points, all from her three three-point shots. She was 3-for-9 from the arc. Micelle Grohs played tough and kept the Lobos on their toes. She recorded the team high rebound of eight, all on defense and posted a blocked shot. Grohs was 2-for-9 from the field.

The Bengals will finish the Travelers Tip-Off Tournament against Alcorn State Monday night at 4 p.m. at The Pit.

Notes: Idaho State out-blocked the Lobos 6-to-4 and recorded five steals.