COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. — Walla Walla University took on travel partner Lewis-Clark State College Thursday night on home court. Despite Walla Walla's efforts and bringing the game to one-point at the half, Lewis-Clark State came out on top with a 20-point win, 82-62.
How it Happened
The Wolves started out keeping up with the Warriors, tying the score twice in the first quarter, and even taking a one-point lead. However, the Warriors didn't let the Wolves get too comfortable, and went on a 10-point run with Maddie Holm contributing to half of those points. The first quarter ended with LC State taking a 11-point lead.
The second quarter was a different story. The Wolves made their comeback, with a buzzer-beater layup to get the game to one-point from Chariah Daniels. Daniels received the ball from Jaliyah Casem, after freshman Grace Casagrande got the defensive rebound off of a missed 3-pointer from Ella Nelson. Walla Walla outscored the Warriors, 21 to 11 this quarter which was seen through their quick ball movement, defense, and fast breaks.
The third and fourth quarters however, did not go the way the Wolves were hoping. The Warriors strong defense and dominance in the paint—with 50 of their points coming from in the paint—allowed them to continue with their lead and take home the win.
Lewis-Clark Game Leaders
Callie Stevens led with 18 points, four assists, and two steals
Darian Herring had 15 points and one block
Maddie Holm scored herself a double-double with 13 rebounds and 13 points
Sitara Byrd had 12 points, six rebounds, and led with four steals
Walla Walla Game Leaders
Chariah Daniels earned herself another double-double with 10 rebounds and 23 points, as well as having two steals, and one block
Jaliyah Casem had eight points, four assists, and two steals
Jordan Green-Wallace followed with seven points
Maren Jones and Natalee Trevino both tied with five points and three assists
Up Next
Wolves are back on home court where they will take on the Bushnell Beacons at 11:30 am in an early morning Friday game on Decemeber 15.
