CHICKASHA, Okla. - The Rogers State women relied on strong defense and opportune offense to knock off University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 57-50 from USAO Fieldhouse in Chickasha, OK.

Strong post play by senior twin towers Yoda Woods and Jenny Hardin, who combined for 23 points, led the Hillcats in scoring. Fellow post players Logan Froese and Brittani Smith helped the four Hillcat forwards combine for 37 of RSU's 57 points. Woods had a team high 12 points for RSU going six-of-eight from the field.

The Cats limited USAO to five scorers with Krista Beaty registering a game-high 19 points for the Drovers. Beaty tallied 11 points in the first half but strong defense by RSU kept the Drover sophomore contained in the final period.

Senior point guard Autumn Thompson dished a game high eight assists while only committing one turnover to go along with seven points. RSU outrebounded the Drovers 35-32 led by Hardin with eight boards. Eighteen assists by the Hillcats matched a team high for the season in conference games.

RSU shot excellent from the free throw line finishing with 75 while the Drovers only knocked down 50 percent from the charity stripe. Both teams attempted only 16 free throws between the two and a combined for 21 fouls.

Rogers State (18-8, 10-8) returns home Thursday night to begin a two-game homestand at the Claremore Expo. The Hillcats will host Wayland Baptist on Thursday and Lubbock Christian on Saturday afternoon. Thursday's tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the first 500 fans will receive a free koozie courtesy of RSU Athletics. Both games will be broadcast on RSU Radio 91.3 FM and RSU Public Television. For more information about on Hillcat Basketball visit www.rsuhillcats.com.