Kearney, Neb. – Senior Kim Thissen scored a career high 13 points to lead the Nebraska-Kearney women's basketball team to its first road win of the season and snapped Adams seven game win streak, 63-56, Friday night in Alamosa, Colorado.

Lopers improve to 2-5, 2-1 in the RMAC, while the Grizzlies fall to 7-2, 2-1 in the RMAC. UNK is now 20-0 all time against Adams State.

Moment of the Game
UNK got out to a 3-0 lead, then Adams went on a 16-2 run with 11:37 left in the first half. Adams biggest lead of the first half was 11 points and they were still up six at the half.

The 2nd half was a different story as the Lopers quickly erased Adams six point lead and grabbed its first lead since the 19:54 mark of the first half. UNK would lead for the last 11 minutes and have at least a five point cushion during that time.

On the night, the Loper bench outscored the Grizzlies,19-9. Adams did out rebound the Lopers, 43-38, including a big 19-7 edge in offensive boards.

Lopers of the Game
Kim Thissen (Sr., F, Davenport, IA) -  scored 13 points on 4 of 6 FG shooting, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks
Miki Wulf (Fr., G, Blair) -  scored 11 points on 3 of 4 3-pt FG shooting, in 17 minutes
Debi Johnson (So., G, Elsie) -  scored 13 points on 5 of 10 FG shooting, 5 rebounds, 4 assist

Opponent Notes
Vera Jo Bustos scored 17 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists
Kelsie Kruger scored 12 points on 6 of 9 FT shooting, 6 rebounds

Up next
Nebraska Kearney plays at seventh ranked Fort Lewis Saturday night.