Roosevelt Defeats Missouri Western 88-71 with 15 Three-Pointers

Roosevelt secures first opening-weekend victory since 2017 with 88-71 win

The Roosevelt Lakers used a dominant second-quarter surge and a relentless perimeter attack to dismantle Missouri Western 88-71, closing out the CCA Tip-Off Classic in Owensboro, Kentucky. According to a report from rooseveltlakers.com, the victory marks a significant milestone for the program, providing the Lakers with their first opening-weekend win since 2017.

The decisive factor in the contest was Roosevelt’s efficiency from beyond the arc. The Lakers connected on 15 three-pointers and maintained a 47 percent field goal percentage throughout the game. While Missouri Western showed early flashes of competence, they were unable to sustain their offensive rhythm once the Lakers adjusted their defensive scheme.

A second-quarter blitz defines the momentum

The game began with Missouri Western asserting control. The Griffons shot 53 percent from the floor in the opening ten minutes, allowing them to edge ahead by a single point at the end of the first quarter. However, the complexion of the game shifted entirely during the second period.

Roosevelt’s bench and starters combined to produce a massive scoring run, outscoring the Griffons 32-14 in the second quarter alone. This stretch was fueled by a perfect 4-for-4 shooting performance from Angelika Girgenson, who provided 14 points for the Lakers. During this specific ten-minute window, the Lakers shot a staggering 75 percent from the field, including making 6 of their 8 attempts from three-point range. Kelly Boyle contributed to this surge by hitting both of her three-pointers during the quarter, adding six of her nine total points during the Lakers’ decisive run.

Roosevelt Defeats Missouri Western 88-71 with 15 Three-Pointers

The statistical disparity between the two teams became most evident in the following three quarters. After the initial burst, the Roosevelt defense effectively “put the clamps on” the Missouri Western offense. The Griffons saw their shooting percentage plummet to 35 percent for the remainder of the game, and they struggled significantly from deep, managing only 5 of 18 shots from behind the arc.

The efficiency gap was further widened by Roosevelt’s ability to capitalize on mistakes. The Lakers converted 16 Missouri Western turnovers into 24 points, demonstrating a high level of opportunistic scoring that the Griffons could not match.

Scoring leaders and bench depth

The Lakers’ balanced attack saw four players reach double digits, a testament to the team’s depth during the tournament. Braelyn Torres led the scoring effort with 16 points, shooting 5-of-7 from the field and hitting three-pointers. Alongside Torres, the scoring was distributed as follows:

Braelyn Torres: 16 points
Angelika Girgenson: 14 points
Josie Christopher: 12 points

The impact of the Lakers’ second unit was perhaps the most telling metric of the game. Roosevelt outscored Missouri Western 39-9 from the bench, a margin that effectively neutralized any attempt by the Griffons to mount a comeback in the second half.

Metric	Roosevelt Lakers	Missouri Western
Final Score	88	71
Field Goal Percentage	47%	35% (last 3 quarters)
Three-Pointers Made	15	5
Bench Scoring	39	9

The road ahead in St. Louis

With the CCA Tip-Off Classic concluded, Roosevelt moves into a critical stretch of their schedule in Missouri. The Lakers are set to face a pair of matchups in St. Louis next weekend, which will test their ability to maintain this momentum on the road.

The upcoming schedule is as follows: