by LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Aniya Johnson tied for team-high scoring honors Monday night as New Mexico Highlands opened its home schedule with a 92-64 win over Western New Mexico at the Wilson Complex.
Johnson started and scored 18 points in 20 minutes, going 6-of-13 from the field and 6-of-10 at the free-throw line, with seven rebounds, two assists and one steal and no turnovers.
The Cowgirls took control right away, leading 30-11 after the first quarter, and stretched the margin to 46-29 by halftime.
Maya Barnes matched Johnson with 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Kamalani Anitielu and Aaliyah Clarke added 12 points apiece for Highlands. Emori LaSalle and Jordan Sapien each scored 15 for Western New Mexico.
Fellow covered Cowgirls Brooke Badonie played five minutes off the bench and pulled down one rebound, while Kapiolani Anitielu did not play.
New Mexico Highlands improved to 1-2, while Western New Mexico fell to 0-1 in its season opener. The Cowgirls stay home Saturday, Nov. 14, to host Sul Ross State.
