Hannah Greene  | Sports Editor

The Women’s Basketball team had their work cut out for them this last weekend, holding two GNAC games at home. Thursday, Jan. 23 the Wolves played against the Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks followed by the Central Washington University Wildcats on Saturday, Jan. 25.

In the Wolves’ first game, they were putting in the work for the win, but fell short in the final quarter. The Wolves continued to lead into each quarter, one step ahead of the Nighthawks, but lost footing throughout the fourth quarter. The Wolves were only able to put up three points on the scoreboard, allowing the Nighthawks to score 23 — a 20-point difference and a long finish to a loss that should have been a win.

The second game for the Wolves brought roadblocks at every turn. The Wildcats came ready with a strong defense and scoring offense. In two of the four quarters the Wildcats were able to score 22 points and maintain the Wolves at only 13 points, keeping a nine-point lead. 

Wildcats came off every break with energy and urgency to score, but the Wolves were able to successfully counter on multiple turnovers. The Wolves were tested and reached a breaking point, ending the game with the Wildcats ahead 70-50.

The Women’s Basketball team leave their home and head up to Canada to play against Simon Fraser University on Jan. 31. Their next home game is set for Feb. 4 versus the Concordia University Cavaliers.

Contact the author at hgreene18@wou.edu

Photos courtesy of Kay Bruley