Tacoma, Wash. – The Wolves traveled to Tacoma, Wash. for a nonconference matchup with the Lutes of Pacific Lutheran University (PLU). The Lutes (3-2, 1-1 NWC) coming off their first conference win over Linfield College looked to continue their momentum against their second Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) opponent. The Wolves (1-10, 0-2 CCC) looked to move pass early season injuries while getting their second nonconference win of the season. A 19-1 Lutes run to open the third quarter served to be the difference as PLU would beat the Wolves 76-42 on Thursday evening.
Head coach
Paul Starkebaum addressed his teams effort after tonight. "Very proud of our team tonight," said Starkebaum. We really stepped it up on defense in the first half. Titi and Morgan both battled foul trouble the whole game. Ashton and Raegan made big contributions on defense. Itzel and Carolina are really stepping up as PG's. Tonight was a positive step for our teams growth."
THE BASICS:
Final: PLU 72, Walla Walla 46
Records: PLU (3-2, 2-2 NWC), WWU (1-10, 0-2 CCC)
GAME NOTES:
WWU shot 33 percent from the field in the first half and 25 percent in the second half while PLU shot 30 percent in the first half and 46 percent in the second half. The Wolves were outrebounded 51-30 leading to 16 second-chance points for the Lutes compared to one point for the Wolves.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS:
Carolina Montes led the Wolves with 19 points, while
Itzel Rubio contributed 10 points. Forward
Titi Graham led the Wolves in rebounding with six.
NEXT GAME:
The Wolves will look to bounce back, as they travel to Portland, Ore. for a weekend conference matchup with the Lions of Multnomah University with the first game tipping off on December 14 at 1:00 p.m. on Jim Skagen Court.
Wolves Athletics: Twitter ¦
Facebook ¦
Instagram
