CSU-Pueblo Crowned 2008 RMAC SHOOTOUT Women's Champions

Pueblo, Colo. -- March 8, 2008 -- CSU-Pueblo's Lindsay Black, the 2008 RMAC SHOOTOUT Most Valuable Player, led the Thunderwolves to a 70-54 victory over Nebraska-Kearney Saturday night at the State Fair Events Center.  Black tallied 17 points, nine rebounds, five blocks, three assists and two steals in the championship game to help CSUP clinch a berth to the NCAA North Central Regional.

Teammates Mary Rehfeld and Rachel Espinoza, who were also named to the all-tournament team, posted 16 and 12 points each.

Nebraska-Kearney's Melissa Hinkley tabulated nine points and 13 rebounds for the Lopers.  Eleven of her rebounds came on the offensive end of the court.  Amy Mathis notched her 10th double-double of the season with 14 points and 16 rebounds.

CSUP shot 26 of 55 from the floor for 47.3 percent.  The Lopers weren't as solid in shooting as they netted 21 of 74 field goals for 28.4 percent.

2008 RMAC SHOOTOUT All-Tournament Team
Cassandra Bratton, Metro State
Amy Mathis, Nebraska-Kearney
Melissa Hinkley, Nebraska-Kearney
Rachel Espioza, CSU-Pueblo
Mary Rehfeld, CSU-Pueblo
MVP - Lindsay Black, CSU-Pueblo