Lady Yellowjackets Fall for the Second Time in Puerto Rico (February 16, 2003)

BILLINGS, MT – The Montana State-Billings women’s basketball team finished its three-game Puerto Rico trip by losing to Puerto Rico-Bayamon 74-65.  It was the second time in three days that the Yellowjackets fell to the Cowgirls.  MSUB finished the trip with a 1-2 record after defeating Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras on Saturday.  The Jackets are now 16-6 overall.

The Cowgirls led 35-30 at halftime after connecting on 12-of-17 free throws in the first half.  MSU Billings outscored the Cowgirls 61-53 from the field in the game, but the Jackets found themselves in early foul trouble.  UPRB connected on 21-of-32 overall free throw attempts.  MSU Billings made 4-of-6.

Natalie Visger’s double-double led the Yellowjackets.  She scored 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.  Joan Langford made four three-pointers and finished with a team-high 16 points.  Robyn Milne added eight points and ten rebounds.  Jessie Henigman pulled down eight rebounds and blocked four shots.  She now has 245 career blocked shots, moving her to No. 19 on the NCAA II career leaders list.

Yahimily Cabrera scored 30 points for UPRB.  Cabrera finished with a triple-double, adding 10 assists and 11 steals.  In the two games against the Jackets, Cabrera tallied 51 points, 22 assists, 20 steals and 12 rebounds.  Yoliana Cabrera hit five three-pointers Sunday and scored 20 points.

The Yellowjackets will play their final home stand this weekend when they host Western New Mexico on Saturday and Sunday.  The game on the 22^nd tips-off at 7:00 p.m. at Alterowitz Gymnasium.  Sunday’s game starts at 4:00 p.m.