BAYAMÓN, P.R. - The Cougars cruised to a 79-42 victory over Catholic University in their final game in Puerto Rico. Megan Fannin scored 19 points to power the Cougars' dominant performance.

1^ST QUARTER

The game began with a strong defensive play and a turnover. Aby Phipps scored an impressive and-one basket despite tight defensive pressure, though she missed the free throw. After securing multiple offensive rebounds, Ayla Brown capitalized with a wing three-pointer. Anna Vaaler followed with her own and-one drive, helping the team build an early 8-0 lead.

Catholic University responded with a deep three-pointer, and Kami Wadsworth answered with a smooth layup. The rapid back-and-forth play left the Cougars narrowly leading 10-9 at the first media timeout.

Out of the break, Alexis Rose extended the lead with two free throws. Drew Buslee set up Gracie Traphagen for another three, while Megan Fannin and Brown each added points through aggressive drives and successful free throws. Phipps continued the momentum with an offensive rebound and two more free throws, closing the quarter with a 22-13 lead.

2^ND QUARTER

In the second quarter, Phipps sparked the offense with a corner three-pointer. Brown immediately followed with a steal and a quick layup. Phipps then found Wadsworth for an open jumper in the short corner, maintaining the Cougars' momentum at 29-18.

After a timeout, Brecli Honner scored on a putback, and Fannin responded with back-to-back three-pointers. Buslee assisted Fannin on another wing three, effectively breaking open the zone defense. The Cougars dominated the quarter, taking a commanding 40-21 lead into halftime.

3^RD QUARTER

Wadsworth started the quarter by scoring two free throws after being fouled in the paint. Vaaler then found Wuebben for an open corner three. Wadsworth continued her strong play, drawing more fouls and hitting free throws, then assisting Traphagen on a cutting layup.

Buslee and Fannin connected for a floating jumper, while Rose set up Fannin for a transition reverse layup. Fanning stayed hot, hittting a three-pointer that expanded the Cougars' lead to 56-31.

Catholic University increased their defensive pressure, but Brown responded with a three-pointer and a fast-break layup. The Cougars' floor spacing created an opportunity for Landree Wilson to cut to the basket. They closed the third quarter leading 63-38.

4^TH QUARTER

Buslee opened the fourth quarter with an offensive rebound and putback. Honner followed with a batted ball finish and then a corner three-pointer, pushing the lead to 70-41.

Brooklyn Harpe showcased her rebounding skills, converting an offensive rebound with a free throw. Buslee added a transition layup, and Harpe again found Wilson cutting for a basket. Hannah Harpe continued the assist trend, setting up another Wilson basket. Traphagen completed the scoring with a final offensive rebound putback, sealing the Cougars' 79-42 victory.
 

Key Team Stats

• Extra Possessions: Cougars scored 21 points off turnovers and 29 points from second-chance opportunities.
• Team Scoring: Bench players contributed 46 points to the team's total.
• Three-Point Shooting: The Cougars made 10 threes in the game, with Megan Fannin pouring in 4.

Key Coo

• Megan Fannin: 19 points (4-6 3PT)
• Ayla Brown: 12 points, (4-6 FG)
• Kami Wadsworth: 8 points, 3 rebounds
• Aby Phipps: 7 points, 7 rebounds
• Brooklyn Harpe: 8 rebounds in 9 minutes

Up Next

The Cougars have a break before getting back to conference play, where they'll match up with Concordia-St. Paul on December 6^th at 5:30pm and Minnesota Duluth on December 7^th at 3:30pm. Both games are at home in the Stewart Center.
 
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