Utah State 87, San Jose State 54
Devyn Christensen became the Utah State career scoring leader and her team posted an 87-54 win over San Jose State Saturday. With the win, the Aggies improve to 13-10 overall and 10-2 in the WAC. The Spartans fall to 9-14 on the season and 6-6 in WAC play.
Utah State sho 42 percent from the field, 38 percent from three-point range and 57 percent from the free throw line. SJSU connected on 26 percent from the floor, 23 percent from beyond the arc and 54 percent from the charity stripe. The Aggies nearly doubled the Spartans in rebounds. 66-36.
Christensen, who now has 1,362 points, led all players with 17 points, while Makenlee Williams added 14.
Riana Byrd paced the Spartans with 19 points and 17 rebounds.
Seattle U 78, New Mexico State 62
Seattle U shot a season-high 57 percent from the field en route to a 78-62 win over New Mexico State Saturday for its sixth-straight home win. With the win, the Redhawks move to 13-9 overall and 10-3 in the WAC. The Aggies fall to 9-14 on the season and 3-10 in conference play.
Seattle U shot 57 percent from the floor, 67 percent from three-point range and 84 percent from the free throw line. NM State connected on 30 percent from the field, 31 percent from downtown and 68 percent from the charity stripe. Seattle U edged the Aggies on the boards, 35-31.
Sylvia Shephard led all players with 21 points, while Kacie Sowell added 17.
Stefanie Gilbreath paced the Aggies with 15 points, while Danesia Williamson added 13.
Idaho 70, Denver 64
Idaho picked up its third straight win Saturday, defeating Denver 70-64. With the win, the Vandals improve to 12-12 on the season and 9-4 in WAC play. The Pioneers drop to 11-13 on the season and 6-7 in the league.
Idaho shot 37 percent from the field, 32 percent from beyond the arc and 63 percent from the free throw line. DU connected on 32 percent from the floor, 35 percent from downtown and 76 percent from the charity stripe. The Pioneers won the rebounding battle, 48-39.
Alyssa Charlston led Idaho with 20 points, while Christina Salvatore added 16.
Denver was paced by Kailey Edwards with 21 points. Emiko Smith added 14 points and Maiya Michel pulled down 16 boards.
UTSA 73, UT Arlington 45
UTSA cruised to a 73-45 win over UT Arlington at the Convocation Center Saturday afternoon. With the victory, the Roadrunners improve to 13-11 overall and 7-6 in the WAC. The Mavericks fall to 4-18 on the year and 2-10 in conference play.
UTSA shot 45 percent from the field, 45 percent from three-point range and just 47 percent from the free throw line on the game. UTA connected on 40 percent from the floor, 50 percent from downtown and 50 percent from the free throw line. The Roadrunners dominated the glass, 41-26, and forced 25 Maverick turnovers.
Ashley Spaletta led all players with 21 points, while Mannasha Bell and Whitney York added 11 each.
UTA was paced by Jordan Holub with 13 points.
Texas State 68, Louisiana Tech 63
Texas State made six three-pointers in the first half to take an 11-point lead into halftime and went on to a 68-63 win over Louisiana Tech at Strahan Coliseum Saturday. With the win, the Bobcats improve to 9-14 on the season and 3-10 in the WAC. The Lady Techsters drop to 11-12 overall and 7-5 in WAC play.
Texas State shot 41 percent from the field, 36 percent from three-point range and 67 percent from the free throw line on the game. LA Tech connected on 36 percent from the floor, 33 percent from beyond the arc and 53 percent from the charity stripe. The Lady Techsters won the rebounding battle, 45-42.
Diamond Ford led a group of four Bobcats in double-digit scoring with 16 points, while Jasmine Baugus added 14.
Kelia Shelton led all players with 22 points and 11 rebounds for her third double-double of the season.