Lady Blues top PSU to stay tied atop MIAA standings

Feb. 22, 2003
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TOPEKA — The No. 12 Washburn Lady Blues shook off a dismal shooting start to win 71-58 over in-state rival Pittsburg State in Lee Arena Saturday night. With the win Washburn improved to 22-3 and 13-3 in the MIAA and stayed tied with Emporia State for the MIAA lead.

The Lady Blues made just two of their first 12 shots in the opening half, before knocking in 13 of their last 17 in the half to surge to a 39-24 lead. Alison Garrett paced the Lady Blues by hitting three of her four 3-point shots for nine points. Garrett hit a 3-pointer with two seconds left in the opening half.

The Gorillas pulled within 41-33 on Amanda Davied's jumper with 16:47 left to cap a 9-2 run. The Lady Blues extended the lead to 54-37 with 9:28 on Kristy Chapman's two free throws. Chapman finished with a season high 19 points to lead the Lady Blues by hitting all six of her field goals and five of six free throws.

Crystal Walker scored 18 points and grabbed five rebounds, while Carissa Goeglein added 13 points.

The Lady Blues travel to St. Joseph, Mo. 5:30 Wednesday to take on Missouri Western. The Griffons (19-5, 12-4) are a game back of Washburn and Emporia State in the standings.