Kearney, Neb. - The 7th-ranked Fort Lewis women's basketball team used some balanced scoring and stifling defense to beat Nebraska-Kearney, 81-35, Saturday night in Durango, Colo.

The senior-laden Skyhawks, who advanced to the Sweet 16 last year, improve to 11-1 (3-1 RMAC) while UNK falls to 2-6 (2-2 RMAC).

The Lopers still lead the all-time series, 20-4, but FLC has now won three of the last four games between the two.

Moment of the Game
Simply nothing went right for UNK on offense as the Lopers tallied 10 1st half points on 4 of 20 FG shooting (20 percent). That included an 0 of 5 effort from beyond the arc.

On the night, UNK went 11 of 44 from the floor (25 percent) and had 30 turnovers. Fort Lewis turned those miscues into 41 points.

FLC, on the other hand, shot 50.8 percent (32 of 63) and also out rebounded UNK by eight, 33-25. The Skyhawks led 13-4 about five minutes into the game and slowly built its lead from there.

Lopers of the Game
Kim Thissen (Sr., C, Davenport, Ia.) - 6 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 steal

Opponent Notes (12 different players scored)
Reserve Dana Schreibvogel had a team-high 14 points on 6 of 8 FG shooting & 6 rebounds
Starter Katie Mackey had 12 points on 5 of 8 FG shooting

Up Next
UNK plays at UNO next Friday and then faces Drury Dec. 30th in Springfield, Mo.