Lady Blues roll past Bearcats

Jan. 15, 2003
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MARYVILLE, MO - The No. 4 Washburn Lady Blues improved to 14-0 and 5-0 with their 72-58 win over Northwest Missouri.

The Lady Blues jumped out to a 24-12 after the first 12 minutes of the game and would eventually lead by 16 before the break taking a 40-27 lead into halftime. The Lady Blues shot 48 percent in the second half hitting 5 of 11 3-pointers and forcing 14 Bearcat turnvoers.

In the second half, the Bearcats would cut the lead to 10 at 46-36 with 13:42 left, but the Lady Blues would go on a 16-5 run over the next four minutes to put the game away.

Crystal Walker led four Lady Blues in double figures with 19 points. Kristy Chapman scored 18, Carissa Goeglein scored 17 and Bethany McGraw scored 11. The Lady Blues tied a school record for the second straight game with nine 3-pointers in the contest.

Up next for the Lady Blues will be the Central Missouri State University Jennies at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday in Lee Arena.