Poor shooting dooms Lady Blues at CMSU

Jan. 19, 2001

WARRENSBURG, Mo.- The Washburn Lady Blues couldn't get it going offensively, falling 58-51 at Central Missouri State Saturday night.

Washburn took an early 9-3 lead but faltered late to finish 17 of 60 (28.3%), which was a season low shooting percentage. The Lady Blues were 7 of 28 (25.0%) percent in the second half after trailing 34-32 at the half.

The Jennies led by as many as eight in the second half, before Washburn made one final push. Consecutive layups by Jovanae St. Cyr and Crystal Walker pulled Washburn within 54-51 with 54 seconds left.

CMSU connected on four free throws in the final seconds to pull away from Washburn and give the Jennies their fourth straight victory over Washburn in Warrensburg.

Crystal Walker was the only player in double figures with 16 points and nine rebounds. Washburn is back in action 5:30 Wednesday against arch-rival Emporia State in Lee Arena. Emporia State has won nine straight against the Lady Blues.