SPOKANE, Wash. — Walla Walla University women's basketball opened its 2026-27 season Saturday night against No. 3 Dakota State, falling 97-24 at Errol Schmidt Athletic Center.
Dakota State established an early advantage, scoring the game's first 11 points before Walla Walla's
Allison Haslam broke through with a basket at the 6:46 mark of the first quarter. The Wolves added baskets from
Atira Moore and Lyla Lilbby, but the Trojans took a 29-9 lead into the second quarter.
Walla Walla struggled to find its rhythm offensively in the second period, scoring three points as Dakota State extended its advantage to 57-12 at halftime. The Trojans continued to build their lead in the third quarter, entering the final period ahead 88-16.
The Wolves showed some late offense in the fourth quarter, scoring eight points.
Jorgianna Rogers converted a basket and two free throws, while Lilbby added a pair of free throws.
Sidney Folkenberg and Rogers also scored late baskets as Walla Walla continued to compete through the final minutes.
Haslam led the Wolves with six points, while Moore finished with five. Rogers and Lilbby added four points apiece. Folkenberg led Walla Walla on the glass with 10 rebounds, including seven defensive boards, and Howington finished with seven rebounds.
Dakota State shot 42.5% from the field and outrebounded Walla Walla 62-36. The Trojans also scored 46 points in the paint and converted 32 Walla Walla turnovers into 32 points. The Wolves finished 9-for-55 from the field and 1-for-17 from 3-point range.
UP NEXT - Walla Walla will wrap up the Northwest Crossover Classic tomorrow when they take on will the University of Providence at 4 p.m.
