Owls too Much for Lady Wolves

1/7/2017 11:30:00 PM

Box Score BOX SCORE

Paul Starkebaum, Sports Information Director

Klamath Falls, Ore. – The Lady Wolves made their way through the snow tonight to face the Lady Owls of Oregon Tech (13-5, 6-2). A slow start by Walla Walla (2-11, 0-7) and on point passing from the Lady Owls lead to a 98-43 loss for the Wolves.

By the Numbers

The Wolves had three players in double figures. Sierra Briggs and Emily Downs both had 11 points and Alyssa Blankenship lead the team with 13 points
Oregon Tech was led in scoring and rebounding by Bailey Nelson. She had 26 points and 13 rebounds on the night
Walla Walla shot 83% from the free-throw line (16-21 FTs)
Noheaililani Waiwaiole lead the Lady Owls with 6 assists. As a team, Oregon Tech finished with 26 assists

How it Happened

The Owls played fast, shot early, and snapped up rebounds on offense. On the other side, the Wolves used excellent ball movement to create scoring opportunities, but only shot 25% on the night. Walla Walla has very active on defense, but Oregon Tech found gaps to attack, and kick the ball out to open shooters. The Owls used their size to grab a big rebounding advantage on the Wolves, which gave them a 26 to 2 advantage on second chance points. Even with shots not falling for the Lady Wolves, they an excellent job of getting to the free-throw line and converting, shooting 83% for the game, which was led by Sierra Briggs 9-11 shooting effort. Oregon Tech had they lead from start to finish, beating the Wolves 98 to 43.

Up Next

The Wolves will be in Ashland, Ore. tomorrow afternoon to take on the Raiders of Southern Oregon University at 1 p.m.

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