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WAC Women's Basketball Recaps - Feb. 17

WAC Women's Basketball Recaps - Feb. 17

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Louisiana Tech 76, Hawai'i 50
The Lady Techsters won their 12th-straight game Thursday, defeating Hawai'i 76-50. With the win, Louisiana Tech improves to 19-5 on the year and 11-0 in WAC play. The Rainbow Wahine fall to 9-17 overall and 3-10 in the conference.

Louisiana Tech shot 40 percent from the field, 26 percent from three-point range and 63 percent from the free throw line on the game. Hawai'i connected on 39 percent from the field, 44 percent from beyond the arc and 53 percent from the free throw line. Both teams pulled down 41 rebounds, but the Rainbow Wahine committed 28 turnovers to the Techsters' 10.

Adrienne Johnson led a group of four LA Tech players in double-digit scoring, finishing with a game-high 22 points.

Kamilah Jackson paced Hawai'i with 12 points and 10 rebounds for her 11th double-double of the season.


Fresno State 75, Boise State 57
Fresno State made 11 three-pointers in a 75-57 win at Boise State Thursday. With the win, the Bulldogs improve to 18-7 on the season and 9-2 in WAC play. The Broncos fall to 11-15 overall and 2-10 in the conference.

Fresno State shot 50 percent from the field, 42 percent from three-point range and 25 percent from the free throw line on the game. Boise State connected on 43 percent from the field, 37 percent from downtown and 91 percent from the charity stripe. The Broncos out-rebounded Fresno State, 33-27, but committed 31 turnovers on the game.

Jaleesa Ross led all players with 18 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Marnique Arnold added 14 points.

Kati Isham led Boise State with 12 points.


Nevada 69, Idaho 63

The Wolf Pack won their fourth-straight game Thursday, defeating Idaho 69-63 on the road. With the win, Nevada improves to 18-7 on the season and 7-5 in WAC play. The Vandals drop to 13-11 overall and 6-6 in the WAC.

Nevada shot 46 percent from the field, 39 percent from three-point range and 63 percent from the free throw line on the game. Idaho connected on 41 percent from the field, 33 percent from downtown and 85 percent from the charity stripe. Nevada won the rebounding battle, 41-27.

Tahnee Robinson led all players with 27 points. Shavon Moore added a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds.

The Vandals were led by Yinka Olorunnife with her WAC-leading 12th double-double of the season, finishing with 15 points and 13 rebounds.


New Mexico State 54, San Jose State 29

New Mexico State held San Jose State to a WAC season-low 29 points in a 54-29 win at the Pan American Center Thursday. With the win, the Aggies improve to 11-14 overall and 5-6 in conference play. San Jose State drops to 2-22 on the season and 2-9 in the WAC.

NM State shot 33 percent from the field, 19 percent from three-point range and 57 percent from the free throw line on the game. SJSU connected on 17 percent from the field, 13 percent from downtown and 75 percent from the charity stripe. The Aggies dominated the boards, 52-36.

Tabytha Wampler led all player with 16 points and 12 rebounds for her sixth double-double of the season.

Sayja Sumler paced the Spartans with nine points.