Lady Blues roll past SBU

Feb. 6, 2002

TOPEKA - The Washburn Lady Blues kept their recent roll going with a 74-62 victory over Southwest Baptist Wednesday night in Lee Arena.

Washburn, ranked No. 6 in the latest South Central Regional poll, fell behind early but took a 27-14 lead with 8:48 left in the first half on Crystal Walker's layup to cap a 13-0 run.

Southwest Baptist pulled within 40-38 early in the second half, but the Lady Blues rolled behind Walker, who scored 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting in the second half.

Walker led the Lady Blues with a career-high tying 26 points and seven rebounds, while Kristy Chapman and Carissa Goeglein added 15 and 10 respectively. Washburn finished 34-of-65 (52.3%) from the field.

The win was Washburn's ninth in the last 11 games and gave Washburn its first sweep over Southwest Baptist since 1992-93.

The Lady Blues are back in action against Missouri-Rolla 5:30 in Lee Arena Saturday night.