Lady Blues strike revenge against CMSU on Senior Night.

Feb. 16, 2002

TOPEKA - The Washburn Lady Blues sent their senior class out right with a 94-85 victory over Central Missouri State in Lee Arena on Senior Night Saturday.

Washburn ranked No. 6 in the South Central Region, pulled ahead 15-6 early on Maggie Diehl's layup just six minutes into the game. After Latasha Moore scored eight straight points in her first two minutes on the floor, Washburn led 29-12, before Central pulled within 48-35 at the half.

Central Missouri, ranked No. 7 in the region, got within six early in the second half, but Washburn pulled away behind Crystal Walker's 12 points and eight rebounds in the half.

With the win, Washburn avenged an earlier loss this season to the Jennies and won its sixth straight MIAA game for the first time since Feb 25, 1995. The win also assured Washburn at least a share of second in the conference. Washburn's 94-point total was also the most by

Walker finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Carissa Goeglein led a group of five other Lady Blues in double figures with 14 points.

Washburn is back in action 5:30 Wednesday night at arch-rival Emporia State.