WALLA WALLA WASH. - Over the weekend, Walla Walla played in the Kim Evanger Raney Classic, hosted by No.2-Ranked Whitman College, squaring off against two Northwest Conference (Division III) opponents.
 

Game 1: 
THE BASICS: 
Final:  Walla Walla 49, #2 Whitman College  73
Records:  Walla Walla (1-8, 0-3 CCC), #2 Whitman College (9-0, 2-0 NWC)
  
 GAME NOTES:

• The Blues built an early double-digit lead in the first quarter and a 35-23 lead after the first half.
• The Blues outscored the Wolves 16-8 in the third quarter, taking a 20 point lead into the final quarter, and maintaining the lead of 20 points throughout the fourth quarter to close out the game for the win.

 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Kaylie McCracken led the Blues with a double-double (14 points, 10 rebounds), while Isabella Robles, who would be named to the All-Tournament team, notched 14 points to lead the Wolves.
• Both teams struggled from the field, shooting under 40-percent from the field, while also both shooting under 50-percent from the free-throw line.
• The Blues knocked down 11 triples and registered 23 assists, while the Wolves recorded 5 made triples and 11 assists.

Game 2: 
THE BASICS: 
Final:  Walla Walla 66, Whitworth University 81
Records:  Walla Walla (1-9, 0-3 CCC), Whitworth University (5-5, 0-2 NWC)
 
 GAME NOTES:

• The Wolves played a tough first quarter, as they held an 11-7 lead midway through the quarter, but the Pirates responded and closed the next five minutes on an 11-4 to take an 18-15 lead after the opening quarter.
• The teams went back-and-forth in the opening minutes of the second quarter, before the Pirates would open the game up, outscoring the Wolves 22-10 in the final five-plus minutes of the second quarter. The Wolves cut the lead to single-digits on multiple occasions, but the Pirates answered each Wolves' run and took a 45-29 lead into halftime. 
• A Carolina Montes-Estrada triple at the six-minute mark in the third quarter got the Wolves within 13 points, but the Pirates responded with a run of their own, building their lead to its largest at 69-45.
• Entering the final quarter down 70-49, the Wolves cut the deficit to 13 again, but the Pirates put the game out of reach, going on a decisive 7-1 run, as the Wolves ran out of time in their comeback attempt.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Carolina Montes-Estrada led all players in scoring with a season-high 28 points. The Pirates were led by Olivia Mayer, who scored 21 points in 18 minutes off the bench.
• The Pirates received a spark from their bench, recording 42 points on the afternoon.
• The Wolves outscored the Pirates 38-28 in points in the paint.
• The Wolves were able to get to the free-throw line, but could only convert 16-of-27.

NEXT GAME:
Walla Walla hits the road next, continuing their conference season at The College of Idaho and Eastern Oregon University this weekend. The first game starts at 11:00 a.m. (PST) against the Yotes on Friday, December 17 followed by a matchup at Eastern Oregon University the following night at 6:30 p.m.

Lives stats/video against College of Idaho HERE

Lives stats/video against Eastern Oregon University HERE

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