Lincoln, Neb- Nebraska Wesleyan suffered a season opening defeat to Colorado College 85-48, Friday evening. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The first quarter featured multiple lead changes before Colorado College took control with a late 7-0 run. Brianna Denton led Nebraska Wesleyan with 10 points in the quarter.
• Colorado College exploded offensively in the second quarter, outscoring Nebraska Wesleyan 26-12 and shooting over 57% from the floor. Colorado College held a 47-26 lead at halftime.
• The third quarter saw both offenses get into a rhythm with Colorado College scoring 23 points and Nebraska Wesleyan scoring 18. Colorado College shot 50% in the quarter while Nebraska Wesleyan shot 50% from three point range. 
• Colorado College led 70-44 as the game shifted into the fourth quarter. Colorado College would out score the Prairie Wolves 15-4 in the quarter and secure a 85-48 win.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Brianna Denton (G): 13 pts., 2 reb., 1 ast., 1 blk.
• Avery Halliday (G): 7 pts., 3 reb., 3 ast., 1 stl.
• Rhett Partridge (F): 6 reb., 2 ast., 1 blk.

UP NEXT
Nebraska Wesleyan will face UT Dallas on Saturday, November, 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00 PM.