GRAND JUNCTION, COLO. – The Colorado Mesa women's basketball team led from start to finish in a 68-58 win over Westminster Saturday (Feb. 4).

The Mavericks opened the game on an 8-0 run and held the Griffins scoreless for over 4:30 until Aubrie Vale made a lay-up.

Mesa shot a game-high 47-percent (8-17) in the first quarter to lead 22-13.

Westminster's defense clamped down in the second quarter holding Mesa to 28-percent (4-14) from the field. WC out-scored CMU 14-10 in the second but trailed 32-27 at the half.

The Maverick offense continued to sputter in the second half shooting 6-24 (25-percent) from the field compared to 12-30 (40-percent) for the Griffins.

CMU relied heavily on free throws shooting 21-25 (84-percent) from the line over the final 20 minutes and 26-32 (81-percent) for the game.

WC finished the night 7-13 from the line.

Ma'ata Epenisa led the Mavericks with 14 points, and Erin Reichle chipped in 13. Nicole Archambeau finished with a double-double (10 points, 11 rebounds), and Bryanna Adams contributed 11 points.

Sydnee Taylor led Westminster with a game-high 23 points.

Colorado Mesa (16-5, 13-4) will play at Adams State Feb. 10.