Lady Blues win on senior night over Northwest 64-60

Box Score

Feb. 21, 2001

The Washburn Lady Blues snapped a four-game losing skid with a 64-60 victory over Northwest Missouri in Lee Arena Wednesday night.

Despite shooting only 22 of 71 from the field (31.0%), the Lady Blues pulled out the victory by outrebounding the Bearcats 53-36. Jennifer Butcher had a career-high 17 boards and scored 13 points to lead the way.

After going into half tied at 28, Washburn went on a 25-11 run to take a 53-39 lead with 9:39 to play on a jumper by Crystal Walker.

Northwest stormed back behind the 3-point shooting of Amanda Winter to pull within 58-57 with 2:35 left. Washburn answered by making key free throws down the stretch.

Kristy Chapman led the Lady Blues with 16 points, while Sharina Watkins had 11. Winter scored 23, including 17 in the second half for Northwest.

Washburn will travel to Missouri-Rolla for a 5:45 game against the Lady Miners.