Eagles end season 8-18, losing last game to Regis

In the final game of the season the Eagles matched the Rangers of Regis University, Denver. Although the playoffs were no longer in the picture, they went into the game wanting to send their seniors out with a win. The Eagles played hard and made several runs hoping to tie or take the lead but could not overtake the Rangers, who are currently No. 4 in the RMAC conference tournament, and eventually lost 70-58.

The Eagles came out to a slow first half shooting a below average 37.3 percent from the field, without making any 3-pointer. The Eagles managed to pick it up in the second half shooting 39.29 percent from the field and 28.57 percent from the 3-point line. The Eagles were able to score six second-chance points thanks to seven total offensive rebounds.

Two Eagles carried the scoring load, Maka Daysh, sophomore of Tauranga, New Zealand, and Erin Graham, junior of Deland, Florida, both chipped in 20 points. Daysh, who performed well all season, said that she was able to adjust better this year.

“I knew what to expect this year, last year it took me a while to adjust to the different style of play in the USA,” Daysh said.

The duo scored 40 out of the Eagles total 58 points and both shot more than 50 percent from the field. Kayla Mathews, sophomore of Adelaide, Australia, was a key part of the offense leading the team in assists with three.

Defensively, CSC collected eight steals which allowed them to score 22 points. Graham, who provided energy on both sides of the ball, was credited with three steals. CSC forced Regis to shoot 41.5 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from the 3-point line which helped them close the gap down the stretch. Daysh led all players with 11 rebounds, eight of which were on the defensive end.

Besides poor shooting, the Eagles forced 16 turnovers. The Eagles finished the season with an 8-18 record, with all of their wins coming in conference play.

Stephanie Knowles, senior of Colorado Springs, Colorado, who was a regular starter for the Eagles but missed the last few weeks of action due to injury said what it meant to be an Eagle.

“Being an Eagle means being a part of a family not just to your team and coaches but to the community,” she said “The people who come to your games know everything about you and the little girls look up to you and think you are a celebrity.”

She also said her fondest memory while playing for the women’s team was beating the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs at home last year during her junior season.

“Our season didn’t go exactly as planned but I think as a whole we did a lot better than our record shows,” Mathews said about the season. “We ran into a lot of injuries, illnesses, and the loss of a few players but I still think throughout the season we played some really good basketball and showed everyone that we are a tough team to break.”

When asked what the mindset is going into spring workouts she said “We’re all looking to work hard, especially in the weight room and on the court to get stronger and improve our individual skills.”