The Dodge City women's basketball team fell for only the second time this season as they struggled on the road, trailing for the majority of the contest as they dropped a matchup at Colby 71-64. 

The Conquistadors, with the loss, move to 19-2 on the season and 14-2 in KJCCC action, while it snaps a 10-game Conq win streak in the series with the Trojans. 

Conqs worked the ball inside on the first play of the game, and Saje Evans would get a layup, and then the Conqs worked to an 8-4 advantage, but Colby tied the game at 8-8. Conqs countered with a 5-0 run to lead 13-8, but would not score again for the final five minutes of the first quarter as Colby went on a 12-0 run to lead 20-13. The lead stayed in the pocket of Colby throughout the second stanza as they carried a 34-28 lead into intermission over the Conqs. In the second half, the Conqs made pushes, but Colby would have an answer, even working the lead to double figures. Down the stretch, the Conqs chipped away at the deficit but ran out of time and were unable to hit shots late to comeback falling 71-64. 

For only the fifth time this season the Conqs shot below 40% as a team shooting 39.4%, while for only the seventh time this season, an opponent shot over 40% as Colby shot 40.4%. The Conqs were hurt by fouls lead to 30 free throw opportunities by Colby, and the Trojans made 21. 

Manuela Piljevic in the loss tallied 21 points on 8-18 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds, while Jolie Mantz tallied 13 points and five rebounds. Savi Mi added 14 points, four rebounds, and five assists. 

The Conqs will look to bounce back on Saturday, February 7th, when they are back home to take on Coffeyville at 1:00 pm.