Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska-Kearney sophomore Debi Johnson sets new school record and career high in 3-point FG made with nine, to lead the Lopers past the Mavericks of Mesa State, 74-62, Saturday night at the Health & Sports Center.

Nebraska-Kearney improves to 3-9 (3-3 RMAC), while Mesa State falls to 2-9 (1-5 RMAC).

Lopers leads the series 23-3 all-time, winning the last eight meetings.

Moment of the Game
Nebraska-Kearney had their best shooting night of the season making 50% (27-54) from the floor. UNK came into tonight shooting 37.9% from the field.

Lopers had an 11 point lead with 1:33 left in the first half, 38-27; Mesa went on 8-0 scoring run to cut the Loper lead to three at halftime, 38-35. Johnson scored 17 of her 31 in the first 20 minutes.

Mesa State largest lead in the second half was four with 15:10 left, 45-41, then Nebraska-Kearney answered with 17-4 scoring run over the next six minutes. To make it 58-49, junior Megan Becker scoring eight straight points during run and 11 of her 13 points in the half.

Lopers of the Game
Kim Thissen (Sr., F, Davenport, IA) scored 8 points on 2 of 3 FG shooting and 4 of 4 from the line, 12 rebounds (tied career high)
Debi Johnson (So., G, Elsie) scored 31 points (career high) on 9 of 19 3-pt FG shooting, 2 assist, 2 steals(Beth Swift held 3 point record with 8 three's, She hit eight 3's three different times between 1999-2002)
Megan Becker (Jr., F, Beaver City) scored 13 points on 5 of 7 FG shooting, 4 assists, 3 steals

Opponent Notes
Katie Cupp scored 10 points on 4 of 7 FG shooting, 7 assists, 3 steals
Alaina Brennan scored 9 points on 4 of 7 FG shooting, 6 rebounds, 4 steals
Hannah Breidel scored 13 points on 3 of 4 3-pt FG shooting

Up next
Nebraska Kearney plays Thursday night at Western New Mexico.