Show Bruin Women Finish Second By Bruce Peaden Contributing Writer Salt Lake Community Colleges College's women's basketball teams team's third season pre-season game ended nearly the same as their first two-in two a blowout Only this time the Bruins were on the losing end finished second in the Realty Associates Tip-Off Tip Classic After beating Sheridan 71 56 and Cochise College 95 49 the Bruins received their first loss of the season 73 53 against The Bruins committed 26 turnovers turnovers turnovers turn turn- overs shot 42 percent from the field and a dismal 47 percent from the throw free-throw line We didn't play playas as well as were we're capable of said Head Coach Monica It was a learning experience for us I expect well we'll be better as the season progresses The Bruins did show a few bright spots Trailing 40 24 at halftime they put on an 8 2 run in just under two minutes and cut their deficit to 42 But missed opportunities and turnovers cost the Bruins In their next four possessions they committed committed committed com com- three turnovers and were 2 0 on free Meanwhile the Wolverines scored twice to hold a 46 32 lead A minute five-minute scoring drought sealed the Bruins' Bruins fate The Bruins were held scoreless from about the 13 minute mark until point guard Krista Wardle hit an 8 foot jumper with eight minutes remaining During that time scored 17 points and increased their lead to 65 They were the better team tonight said They pressured us and we turned the ball over more than we should have Forward Laura Goulding led the Bruins with 17 points and eight rebounds Wardle finished with eight points and a team-high team seven assists Both were named to the Tournament All-Tournament team With the loss Joss the Lady Bruins moved to 2 1 on the pre Their nex next t game will be at the Ricks Tournament Nov 17 |