POCATELLO, Idaho - The Idaho State women's basketball team defeated Grand Canyon University 62-54 in Phoenix Friday afternoon. The game was highlighted by Estefania Ors breaking the Idaho State all-time made three-point shot record.
The first quarter ended with the two teams tied 12-12. Both teams had six turnovers and the two teams went back and forth in a strong defensive period.
In the first minute of the second quarter, Diaba Konate hit a layup to give the Bengals a 14-12 lead. The Antelopes responded retaking a 17-16 lead at 8:12 in the period. After that, the Bengals didn't look back going on a 17-to-two run over the remainder of the period.
The run was highlighted by Ors hitting her record-breaking three pointer with 5:51 left in the quarter to make it a 25-17 lead and continue to propel the Bengals in the quarter.
The Bengals came out strong in the second half shooting seven-of-13 in the third quarter to maintain an 18-point lead headed into the final period.
In the fourth quarter the Antelopes came roaring back. During the period the Antelopes outscored the Bengals 20-10. With 4:15 to play in the game, GCU hit a three-pointer to pull the lead to six, 53-47. The Bengals would extend the lead to 10 with 2:47 to play after Diaba Konate hit two free throws making the score 57-47.
The Bengals would hold on as the Antelopes made a push in the final minutes of the game. Bringing the game back to a 60-54 six-point difference with 12 seconds to play. The Bengals held off though, with Konate hitting a pair of free-throws to secure win with a final 62-54 score.
The Bengals shot 43.8 percent from the field on 21-of-48 from the field. Three Bengals scored in the double-digits led by Konate's 12 points on three-of-five from the field and six-of-10 from the free throw line. Bourne followed with 11 points and Goles with 10.
The Bengals dominated the glass outrebounding the Antelopes 46-31. The team was led by Delaney Moore's nine boards. Ors followed with seven.
Going into the game, the Antelopes were ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in forced turnovers. While they forced 24 turnovers on the Bengals, ISU responded in kind and forced 17 on GCU.
The Bengals are back home Friday, Feb. 5 as they host Northwest Nazarene at 4 p.m. MST.
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