The Snow College women's basketball team headed to Rangely, Co. to take on Colorado Northwestern Community College Saturday afternoon. The Badger's strong second-half performance would push them past the Spartans and carry them to a 77-55 victory. 

In the Badger's last game out, they faced off against Utah State University Eastern and suffered a challenging defeat on the road, losing 60-40. On Thursday's game against the Eagles, Snow College shot just 26.2% from the field.

As the first quarter began, the Badgers came out on a 7-0 run. The Spartans would soon catch up, and they fought to stay close behind. CNCC had an impressive five steals in the first quarter of play which would aid the team in cutting the Badger's lead. The first quarter came to a close with Snow College leading 14-12.

The second quarter was even more closely contested than the first. As the game resumed, both teams were trading points back and forth. The Badgers shot 50% from the field which aided them in staying ahead. The Spartans, however, would go on to shoot 6-8 from the free-throw line which kept them close behind. Both teams scored 21 points in the second quarter, and the first half came to a close with the Badgers leading 35-33.

Despite the closely-contested first half, a strong second half of play for the Badgers would propel them to victory. Snow College began the third quarter on a 9-0 run, which pushed the lead to 11. The Badgers shot an impressive 58.3% from the field in the third quarter, and the team pulled together four steals. 

The Spartans on the other hand struggled offensively and shot a mere 22.2%, going just 1-6 from 3-point range. The third quarter closed as Snow College had a 53-42 lead. 

The momentum for the Badgers would carry into the fourth quarter as they continued to shine. Snow College's Emmie Barnes led the team in scoring in the fourth quarter with seven points on 3-4 shooting. Barnes was aided by Grayce Glover who contributed five points on 2-2 shooting in the fourth quarter. 

The Spartan's shooting difficulties would continue late in the game as they went only 2-10 from the field. In the fourth quarter, the Badgers shot an impressive 60% from 3-point range and closed the game earning a 77-55 victory.

Three Badgers finished the game in double figures as Reagan Yamauchi, Samiana Suguturaga, and Emily Evans each scored 10 points. Jessica Lange and Brandi White both scored eight points in the victory. The Badger's bench also contributed 41 points in the win.

The Badgers will return to Ephraim in their next game as they prepare to take on the No. 6 College of Southern Idaho at home. Tip off is set for Thursday, Feb. 2 at 5:00 p.m. inside the Horne Activity Center. For video streaming and live stat information, visit snowbadgers.com.