By Ron Smith
November 18, 2023
 
(ELLENSBURG, Ore.) Three Warriors scored in double-figures, but Westmont Women's Basketball (2-3) lost to the Wildcats of Central Washington (4-3) by a score of 84-71 on Saturday.
 
Aleena Cook sank seven of nine attempts from the floor while scoring 19 points and pulling down seven rebounds. Bailey Fong added another 17 points, dished off four assists, collected three rebounds, and notched three steals. Sage Kramer contributed another 10 points on five-of-eight shooting.
 
Five lead changes and five ties in the first half led to a 38-36 halftime score in favor of the home team. The Wildcats led throughout the second half, however, outscoring the Warriors 26-16 in the third quarter to take control of the game.
 
The Warriors shot 54.7% from the field (29 of 53), including 41.7% from 3-point range (5 of 12). They scored 40 of their points from the paint, including eight second-chance points. The reserves added 15 points to the Warriors totals.
 
Westmont will be back in action the Saturday after Thanksgiving when they host Life Pacific as part of a men's and women's doubleheader. The women will tip off at 4:00 with the men following at 6:00 p.m.