Northwest University beats Walla Walla | College women’s basketball

Northwest University got scoring from 12 of their 14 players and they cruised past an outmanned Walla Walla University team this afternoon in the first annual Northwest/Evergreen Challenge. Walla Walla suited up six players having lost several recently to injury.

November 17, 2014 1:56 pm
Northwest University
Northwest University

Northwest University got scoring from 12 of their 14 players and they cruised past an outmanned Walla Walla University team on Friday in the first annual Northwest/Evergreen Challenge. Walla Walla suited up six players having lost several recently to injury.

Jordan Asher, The 2013-14 NAIA leader in three point shooting, led Northwest U (4-1) with 20 points and 4-of-8 shooting from beyond the three–point line. She added four assists to her total. Brianna Fiso and Jenna Lewis each scored 11 points and Charmaine Bradford (East Palo Alto, Calif.) finished with 4 assists and 6 steals. The Eagles shot 48 percent for the game and out rebounded the Wolves 49-38.

Walla Walla (0-4) was led by Emily Fields’ 15 points and six rebounds with teammate Lauren Pernu adding 12 points and 10 rebounds. Lauren McCoy contributed nine rebounds for the Wolves who were held to 25 percent shooting for the game. NU forced 33 WWU turnovers.

Play continues tomorrow with Evergreen playing Walla Walla at 6 p.m. and NU taking on Simpson at 8 p.m. in Kirkland.