Westminster holds on to win against Dixie State, 68-64.
A physical battle between in-state rivals Westminster and Dixie State saw 52 fouls and 54 free throw attempts. Westminster came out ahead with a conference-opening win, 68-64.
A spirited first half saw the score tied three times and the lead change three times. Westminster scored the first five points of the game and carried the lead for nine minutes. Dixie State tied it up after being down by seven points. The teams traded baskets with the lead eventually falling to the Trailblazers who carried it into the half, 30-27.
The margin of error decreased in the second half as the game became more physical and tightly contested. Eighteen fouls in the first 10 minutes of the second half put both teams into the bonus early.
