COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. — The Walla Walla Women's Basketball team lost in its season opener 84-43 in a tough test against (RV) Montana Tech in a non-conference game on Thursday.

Jaylo Bello led the Wolves (1-1) with 11 points and added three assists and two steals. Brooklyn Coe hit a pair of 3s and finished with 10 points. Sidney Folkenberg had seven points and led the team with eight rebounds.

Halle Haber had 24 points for the Orediggers (3-0) on 11-of-16 shooting and completed the double-double with 10 rebounds. Liv Wangerin added 13 points and Kameryn Ketcham finished with 10.

Montana Tech had a strong 50-23 lead at halftime, but it was a 23-2 third quarter that pushed the game out of reach. Walla Walla continued to fight and outscored MT 18-11 in the fourth.

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The Wolves will play an exhibition game on Sunday against NCAA Division I opponent Idaho in Moscow on Sunday.

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