Lady Blues route SBU with offensive showcase in opening half

Jan. 8, 2003

TOPEKA — The No. 7 Washburn Lady Blues used a dominating performance in the first half to beat Southwest Baptist 89-68 in Lee Arena Wednesday night.

The Lady Blues opened up with a 22-4 lead that extended to 35-9 with 6:22 left in the opening half when Ineke Ingram made a layup. Alison Garrett's 3-pointer with 35 second left gave Washburn its 51-20 halftime edge.

Southwest Baptist tried to respond, but couldn't pull within 18, as Carissa Goeglein finished with a team-high 21 points and eight rebounds to lead Washburn.

Crystal Walker added 17 points and 12 rebounds to post her 12th career double-double, while Garrett had a career-high 14 points and Ingram added 11 points. Washburn owned a commanding 47-30 rebounding edge.

With the win Washburn moved to 12-0 and 3-0 in the MIAA. The Lady Blues are tied for first in the MIAA with Emporia State, which won 63-55 at Missouri Western Wednesday.

The Lady Blues are back in action 1:30 p.m. Saturday against Missouri-Rolla in Lee Arena. Washburn has now won 17 straight at home, which is the sixth longest streak in the nation.

 

Washburn def. Southwest Baptist 89-68