PRATT, Kan.- Trailing by five at the half, the Beavers took control in the game's final 20 minutes to close out a 62-60 win over Garden City.

Jordan Mathis managed a season-high 15 points on only 3-5 shooting, but lifted the Beavers from the free throw line where the sophomore was 9-13. Mathis was also credited with three rebounds and a steal. Jaylyn Taylor and Christy Wiebe also posted double-figures in points, scoring 11 and 10, respectively. Jada Moss continued to own the glass for Pratt, as she snatched a game-high 14 rebounds to go with her eight points. 

The Beavers were much more efficient from the field compared to the previous eight games, as the Beavers were 21-46 (45.7%) in their shot attempts, up from the team's season average of 34%. In spite of losing the turnover and three-point margins, Pratt was +14 in the rebounding department, and as a team were 17-22 from the free-throw line. 

The first quarter began disastrously for the Beavers, as Garden City began the game on a 17-0 run, as Pratt surrendered five quick turnovers before scoring a point. However, Coach Kenner's team buckled down and ended the quarter on a 14-0 run over the final three minutes. The Broncbusters maintained their lead throughout the second quarter to take a 35-28 lead into the the halftime break. 

The Beavers' seven-point deficit was erased in the third quarter, as Pratt outscored Garden City 15-8 in the period. A Jayda Garrett jumper as the quarter expired leveled the score at 43 going into the final 10 minutes. 

The fourth quarter saw each team have their moments, though the Beavers managed to retake 61-55 lead with two minutes left on the clock. Garden City went on a quick 5-0 run over the next minute to trim Pratt's lead to 61-60. Cassie Onwugbfor hit one of two free throws with 12 seconds left, leaving the door open for the Broncbusters. The Beavers were able to breathe easy, as Garden City saw a last-second jumper fall into Moss' arms as time-expired.