University of Providence Athletics

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The University of Providence women's basketball program defeated Nelson University 69-63 Saturday afternoon.

The Lions (2-2) scored the first basket of the game off a layup, but the Argos (3-1) answered on the other end with three layups from junior Dymon Root to take a 6-2 lead.  

The Argos continued their momentum pushing their lead out to eight behind baskets from senior Eliannah Ramirez and junior Madi Reibel, but the Lions slowly cut into the lead the rest of the quarter as UP went into the break leading 15-14.

UP outscored the Lions 16-6 over the first five minutes of the second quarter behind a pair of layups from senior Brooke Dial, and despite a pair of three-pointers from Nelson University, a triple from sophomore Bella Triemstra put UP in front 40-27 heading into halftime.

Both teams traded baskets over the first seven minutes of the third quarter, but the Lions ended the third with a 5-0 run to shorten the Argos lead to 52-50 heading into the fourth.

The Argos opened the fourth with an 8-0 run off a pair of three-pointers from Reibel to take a 60-50 lead, and despite a late layup from the Lions, the Argos made their free throws down the stretch to secure the 69-63 victory over Nelson University.

Eliannah Ramirez led the way for the Argos with 18 points and five rebounds while Dymon Root scored 11 points and Brooke Dial and Madi Reibel each added 10.

The Argos will be back in action on Saturday, Nov.14 when they host Westcliff University in Great Falls at 11:00 a.m.