Walker's buzzer beater lifts Lady Blues

Jan. 26, 2002

TOPEKA.- Crystal Walker's layup at the buzzer lifted the Washburn Lady Blues to a 64-62 victory over the Pittsburg State Gorillas Saturday night.

Walker, who scored a career-high 26 points, took a pass near the free throw line and drove for her third straight basket down the stretch for the Lady Blues. Walker tallied 16 points in the second half and shot 10 of 14 from the field.

After trailing 32-30 at the half, Washburn opened the second half with a 8-1 run to make it 38-33. The teams traded baskets during the rest of the game, before Walker took control late.

The win was Washburn's first in seven attempts against the Gorillas in Lee Arena and second win the in the last 12 meetings in the series.

Walker recorded her eighth double-double of the season by adding 12 rebounds, while Carissa Goeglein added 12 points and seven rebounds.

Washburn is back in action 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph, Mo. Wednesday night against No. 2 Missouri Western. Western is also ranked No. 2 in the South Central Region.