Gillette 73  Central 63

Another slow start by the Central women spelled defeat, as they drop to 0-2 in conference play.  Early foul trouble also hurt as the Rustlers shot only 31% in the first half and trailed Gillette by 16 at the break.  Lindsey Fearing's team came alive in the second half and outscored the Pronghorns by 6 in the final two quarters.

Fearing said, "we need to play the first half like we do the second half and not dig ourselves a hole."    Paulani Tarawa scored 18 to lead the Rustlers.

• Paulani Tarawa scored 18, followed by 15 from Essy Latu and 12 from Rylee Burmester. 
• Central is 0-2 in league play and has lost 5 straight. 
• Paulani Tarawa is 39 points out of #2nd place for most career points at Central since bringing the sport back 11 years ago.  #2 is Jolanna Sazue and #1 is Courtney Patterson.

CWC Up Next:  

Wednesday, January 16th at LCCC.  The Rustlers return home to take on Eastern Wyoming on Saturday, January 19th.