Lady Blues blast Southwestern in opener

Nov. 17, 2001

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The Washburn Lady Blues coasted to a season opening 97-61 victory in Lee Arena Saturday night.

Behind junior forward Crystal Walker, the Lady Blues bolted to a 16-4 lead to open the game on consecutive break layups.

Washburn finished the opening half with a 22-of-37 shooting performance from the field (59.5%), including Walker's 19 points on 9-of-11 shooting.

Lora Westling got hot in the second half, finishing with 13 in the second and 19 in the game on 7-of-14 shooting from the field. Walker finished with a career-high 24 points and recorded her third double-double of her career by adding 10 rebounds.

Washburn's 97-point total was its highest since a 120-86 victory at Missouri-St. Louis during the 1990-91 season.

Kristy Chapman added 16 points and Gosia Czarnecka 10 for the Lady Blues, who play host to Baker University 7 p.m. in Lee Arena Tuesday night.