STORM LAKE, Iowa — The Coe College women's basketball team opened the American Rivers Conference schedule with a road win Wednesday evening, defeating the Buena Vista University Beavers 55-47. The Kohawks were powered by its leading offensive duo as
Caydee Kirkham and
Audrie Helmrichs combined for 37 of Coe's 55 points. The Kohawks had their best quarter to start the game, opening an early 22-14 lead after shooting a blistering 56.3 percent from the field. Buena Vista slowly closed the gap after the halftime break, pulling within eight of Coe's lead ahead of the fourth quarter. A layup to start the period made it a six-point lead for the Kohawks but Helmrichs reestablished a comfortable lead with back-to-back buckets on the following possessions. Kirkham led Coe's scoring with 21 points while adding seven boards and two assists. Helmrichs was one rebound shy of a double-double, registering 16 points and nine rebounds as she added two assists and two steals.
Averiel Brady (7) and
Kelly Knight (6) finished off Coe's other major scoring contributions with Coe shooting 22-of-55 overall.
GAME FACTS
COE 55 - BUENA VISTA 47
- Brady opened the game with a 3 to put Coe immediately in front. The visitors rode the momentum for the rest of the quarter, using a late 13-5 surge to take a 22-14 lead after one. Coe's defense dominated the second quarter, limiting the Beavers to just seven points including a last-ditch 3 in the final seconds. Coe only managed to stretch its lead by three to 32-21 at the break, committing six turnovers in the period. The Kohawks looked to put the game away in the first few minutes of the third, getting a 3 from Knight and to free throws from Brady to start. BV hung around with a strong close to the quarter, outscoring Coe 11-3 in the final six minutes as the Beavers held Coe to just 1-of-8 shooting during the stretch. A bucket from the Beavers made it a two-possession game to start the fourth but Helmrichs calmed the game down for Coe, converting back-to-back buckets as she helped the Kohawks regain control. The Beavers made it a five-point game with 51 seconds to play, outscoring Coe 11-6 in the final eight minutes. The Kohawks saw out the final moments of the game, going 3-of-4 at the free throw line while holding the Beavers to just one shot attempt.
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