Senior Peyton Ferris had 16 points and eight rebounds in Blue/Gold Scrimmage
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Ferris Leads Balanced Attack as Blue Rallies by Gold in Bobcat Scrimmage
10/27/2016 8:13:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Montana State senior and preseason Big Sky Conference MVP pick Peyton Ferris scored a game-high 16 points, including 12 points in the second half to rally the Blue squad to an 83-73 win over the Gold team, Thursday night in the program’s annual Blue/Gold Scrimmage.
Montana State senior and preseason Big Sky Conference MVP pick Peyton Ferris scored a game-high 16 points, including 12 points in the second half to rally the Blue squad to an 83-73 win over the Gold team, Thursday night in the program's annual Blue/Gold Scrimmage.
The Twin Bridges product connected on six-of-ten from the field to lead five players in double figures. Also hitting double-digits were Annika Lai, Delany Junkermier, Oliana Squires and Blaire Braxton with 10 points, apiece.
"It was great to get a game experience," said MSU 12th year head coach Tricia Binford. "Obviously, we have to get our turnovers down, but there's a lot of different sparks and weapons on this team and that's going to be exciting for our fans."
The Gold team, comprised mainly of Montana State's male scout team, held a 35-33 advantage at intermission and pushed its lead to 57-52 at the end of the third quarter. The Blue squad out-scored the Gold 31-16 in the final stanza.
"I thought we finished really strong," Binford said. "We responded the right way when the scout team attacked us. A challenge of a good team is how you respond when your back is against the wall. We had great composure coming into the fourth quarter and kept chipping away."
For the game, the Blue squad shot 53 percent from the field, but just 62 percent (16-26) from the line. In addition, the Blue team pulled down 37 rebounds, dished out 20 assists, but committed 20 miscues.
Senior Riley Nordgaard, an All-Big Sky Conference preseason selection, paced the Blue team under the glass with nine boards, while Ferris and freshman Madeline Smith each had eight. Junior point-guard Hannah Caudill led all players with five assists.
"Free throws are first game fatigue," Binford commented. "I'm not too concerned about free throws. The biggest thing is the turnovers as most of those were unforced.
"On the defensive end, I think we need to have more of a sense of urgency," Binford said. "We need to do a better job contesting shooters. Also, our transition defense needs work."
Montana State will open its exhibition season on Thursday, Nov. 3 when it hosts Rocky Mountain College at 5 p.m. in Worthington Arena.
The Twin Bridges product connected on six-of-ten from the field to lead five players in double figures. Also hitting double-digits were Annika Lai, Delany Junkermier, Oliana Squires and Blaire Braxton with 10 points, apiece.
"It was great to get a game experience," said MSU 12th year head coach Tricia Binford. "Obviously, we have to get our turnovers down, but there's a lot of different sparks and weapons on this team and that's going to be exciting for our fans."
The Gold team, comprised mainly of Montana State's male scout team, held a 35-33 advantage at intermission and pushed its lead to 57-52 at the end of the third quarter. The Blue squad out-scored the Gold 31-16 in the final stanza.
"I thought we finished really strong," Binford said. "We responded the right way when the scout team attacked us. A challenge of a good team is how you respond when your back is against the wall. We had great composure coming into the fourth quarter and kept chipping away."
For the game, the Blue squad shot 53 percent from the field, but just 62 percent (16-26) from the line. In addition, the Blue team pulled down 37 rebounds, dished out 20 assists, but committed 20 miscues.
Senior Riley Nordgaard, an All-Big Sky Conference preseason selection, paced the Blue team under the glass with nine boards, while Ferris and freshman Madeline Smith each had eight. Junior point-guard Hannah Caudill led all players with five assists.
"Free throws are first game fatigue," Binford commented. "I'm not too concerned about free throws. The biggest thing is the turnovers as most of those were unforced.
"On the defensive end, I think we need to have more of a sense of urgency," Binford said. "We need to do a better job contesting shooters. Also, our transition defense needs work."
Montana State will open its exhibition season on Thursday, Nov. 3 when it hosts Rocky Mountain College at 5 p.m. in Worthington Arena.
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