Lady Wolves Can't Overcome Early Deficit vs. Northwest University
Charles Fletcher- Sports Writer
College Place, Wash- The Northwest University Eagles (9-11,4-6) defeated the Wolves by a score of 73-53 at Windemuth Court on Saturday night. It was the Wolves' 10th loss in conference play, dropping their overall record to 2-13.
By the Numbers
- Miranda Langenhorst had a monster game, nearly accumulating a double double in the first quarter alone (9 points, 8 rebounds). She was able to secure her double double, finishing the game with 21 points and 15 rebounds and leading her team in both categories.
- Neither team was able to shoot the ball at a consistent basis as the Wolves shot 25.7% from the field, and the Eagles shot 37.2 percent from the field
- Alyssa Blankenship and Emily Downs both had one of their most productive games of the season for the Wolves, with 15 and 18 points respectively.
- Northwest won in large part because they dominated the paint all game, winning the rebounding battle 57-43.
How it Happened
The Wolves played well on the defensive end in the early stages of the contest, forcing the Eagles into taking difficult shots. They struggled on the other end, however, as Northwest opened up an early 7-2 lead. The dominance in the paint by Miranda Langenhorst helped the Eagles to a 23-4 lead at the end of the first, and a 38-16 lead heading into the half. The Wolves began to chip away at the lead in the second half, as Alyssa Blankenship and Emily downs caught fire from the floor. It wasn't enough, however, as the Eagles were able to close out the victory by a score of 73-53.
Up Next
The Wolves will have another opportunity to earn their first league win on Sunday afternoon vs The Evergreen State College here at Windemuth Court.