Scott-Goss goes big in Eagles' first wins
Emily Duran
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Box Score 2 Concordia Women's Basketball notched back-to-back victories at the Arizona Christian University Classic in Phoenix, Calif.
The winning weekend started against Bethesda College with an 82-54 decision for the first Eagle victory of the season.
The Eagles took the early lead, commanding the first ten 26-7. Bethesda University improved in the second quarter, scoring 16 points, but it wasn't enough to change the Eagles' pace.
Concordia continued to post big numbers, scoring 18 in the second and 19 in the third and fourth.
Zoe-Scott Goss had a game high 17 points and added three steals. Portia Neale netted 14 points, one assist and one steal. Â Gabby Johnson collected 8 rebounds, 13 points, two assists and a steal.
Although the Eagles only scored on one three-point attempt, they shot 43.5 percent from the field and knocked down 21-31 free throws.
The next test for the Eagles came just one day later against Benedictine Mesa.
Not only did Concordia capitalize on its momentum, they posted over 20 points all four quarters to capture a 98-55 win.
Scott-Goss gathered another 17 points to go with six steals. Annie Studdert posted 13 points and two steals in 14 minutes of play. Freshmen Ugochi Anudokem added 13 points, two assists, two steals and one block.
Concordia's consecutive wins improve its record to 2-3 on the year.
The Eagles return to CU Arena for two home games this week. Concordia takes on 5-2 Biola on Tuesday at 5:30 followed by the first PacWest match up on Thursday at 5:30 against the APU Cougars.
