Idaho 79, New Mexico State 51
The Vandals remained the only unbeaten team in WAC play with a 79-51 win over New Mexico State at the Cowan Spectrum Saturday afternoon. With the win, Idaho improves to 11-7 overall and 4-0 in the WAC. The Aggies drop to 4-12 on the season and 1-2 in WAC play with the loss.
The Vandals shot 42 percent from the field, 30 percent from three-point range and 82 percent from the free throw line on the game. NM State connected on 23 percent from the floor, 16 percent from downtown and 50 percent from the charity stripe. Idaho dominated the boards, 61-47.
Ali Forde paced the Vandals with 16 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks. Stacey Barr also finished with 16 points and 10 boards, while Alyssa Charlston tallied 13 points. Christina Salvatore grabbed 10 rebounds, as well.
Danesia Williamson paced the Aggies with 21 points and four assists, while Sasha Weber finished with 10 points and Brandee Walton pulled down a game-high 11 boards.
Seattle U 84, Texas-Pan American 62
The Redhawks defeated the Broncs 84-62 Saturday at the Connolly Center. With the win, Seattle U improves to 8-9 on the season and 3-1 in WAC play. Texas-Pan American falls to 7-9 overall and 1-2 in the WAC with the loss.
The Redhawks shot a blazing 63 percent from the field, 55 percent from three-point range and 69 percent from the free throw line on the game. UTPA connected on 33 percent from the floor, 37 percent from beyond the arc and 65 percent from the line. Seattle U won the rebounding battle, 34-24.
Sylvia Shephard led all players with 20 points to go along with seven rebounds and seven assists. Kacie sowell added 16 points, while Ashley Ward tallied 10.
Shawnte' Goff paced the Broncs with 14 points, while Brittany Bush grabbed a team-high seven rebounds.
Grand Canyon 88, Utah Valley 51
Six Antelopes scored in double figures and Grand Canyon led by as much as 43 points en route to an 88-51 win over Utah Valley at GCU Arena Saturday afternoon. With the victory, the Antelopes improve to 13-4 overall and 2-2 in WAC play. The Wolverines drop to 3-12 on the season and 0-2 in the WAC.
The Antelopes shot 52 percent from the field, 50 percent from three-point range and 91 percent from the free throw line on the game. Utah Valley connected on 36 percent from the floor, 13 percent from beyond the arc and 61 percent from the charity stripe. GCU won the rebounding battle, 43-26.
Jenna Pearson scored a game-high 17 points, while Erica Paskell added 12. Deanna Daniels, Kaitlyn Petersen and August Touchard all had 11 points, while Petersen added 12 asissts for a double-double. Madison Craig added a career-best 10 points, while Johnna Brown had a career-high 12 rebounds. Asha McDonnell set a program single-game record with six blocks.
Rhaiah Spooner-Knight led Utah Valley with 10 points, while Makaily Worthington added nine.
Kansas City 83, Chicago State 60
The Kangaroos defeated Chicago State 83-60 Saturday afternoon at Municipal Auditorium. With the win, Kansas City improves to 6-10 on the season and 2-1 in WAC play. The Cougars drop to 3-13 overall and 0-3 in the WAC with the loss.
The 'Roos shot 56 percent from the field, 27 percent from three-point range and 76 percent from the free throw line on the game. Chicago State connected on 41 percent from the floor, 29 percent from downtown and 54 percent from the line. Kansas City out-rebounded the Cougars 38-26.
Eilise O'Connor led all players with 25 points, while Grace Mitchell posted a double-double of 15 points and a game-high 11 boards. Kim Nezianya and Taylor Leathers finished with 10 points apiece, while Calli White nabbed a game-high four steals and Lauren Dudding dished out seven assists.
Layne Murphy paced Chicago State with 13 points, while Tierra Williams and Konner Harris finished with 12 each.