No. 12 Rocky Mountain College rallied from a rough start to edge LC State, 58-57, in its season opener. Isabelle Heggem set a program record with 25 rebounds, while Paige Wasson reached 1,000 career points and led Rocky with 20 points.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Rocky 58, LC State 57.
  • Heggem: 25 rebounds and 19 points, including 10 offensive rebounds.
  • Wasson: 20 points and 11 rebounds; she reached 1,000 career points in her 63rd game.
  • Rocky shot 29.9% from the field; LC State shot 28.4%.
Yes, But

Rocky’s offense struggled early, making just 1 of 20 shots in the first quarter, and went quiet again late. LC State stayed within reach and hit a three-pointer in the closing seconds, but Rocky secured the final inbounds pass to preserve the win.

State of Play
  • Rocky opens the season 1-0 after a comeback fueled by defense and rebounding.
  • The Battlin’ Bears recorded 21 offensive rebounds and scored 16 second-chance points.
  • Rocky faces Southern Oregon on Sunday in Spokane to wrap up the Northwest Crossover Classic.
Bottom Line

Even with a cold shooting start, Rocky found enough stops and second chances to win a one-point finish—and Heggem’s record-setting rebounding gave the season opener a historic edge.