Warriors crank up the defense again in rolling past UBC-Okanagan

10-27-07

For the second straight day, the Lewis-Clark State College women’s basketball team showed the havoc it can cause on defense by forcing 40 turnovers to roll past the University of British Columbia-Okanagan 98-32 at Clarkston High School’s Kramer Gym on Saturday. 

The Warriors, who forced 49 turnovers in a 96-46 win over the Lakers on Friday night, again pressured the Canadian visitors by using a variety of presses and traps. The defenses helped LCSC to 27 steals, which led to numerous fastbreak opportunities and also wore down the Lakers, 4-5 overall. 

LCSC, 2-0, rolled out to a 54-16 halftime and then held UBC-Okanagan scoreless for the opening nine minutes of the second half to take an 81-16 advantage. The Warriors led by as much as 69 in the game, but UBC’s Kim Whelpton hit a 3-point shot at the buzzer to put the Lakers in the 30s and the final margin at 66. 

Senior post Mandy Troutt of Pullman nearly had a double-double at halftime with 19 points and nine rebounds. She finished with her first double-double as a Warrior with game-highs of 22 points and 13 boards. She went 9-of-12 from the field, had three steals, and one blocked shot. 

The Warriors had four players reach double figures in the game. Breianna Gaines added 15 points and five steals, while Vanessa West and Jade Fulbright had 13 points apiece. West had seven rebounds, while Fulbright added five steals and three assists. 

Katie Hart led the Warriors with six steals and seven assists. Sadie Short finished with nine rebounds and three assists, while Lacie Titmus had nine points. 

Every Warrior scored at least four points, and nine of the 10 had at least two rebounds. 

LCSC shot 50 percent from the field, 42-of-84 and grabbed 25 offensive rebounds, which led to several second-chance scoring opportunities. LCSC had more offensive rebounds than UBC had total rebounds. The Warriors outboard the Lakers 51-24. 

Along with forcing turnovers, the Warrior defense didn’t allow many open looks at the basket. The Lakers were just 14-of-45 from the field, 31.1 percent. 

Bailey Radley led UBC-Okanagan with eight points. 

For the weekend, the Warrior defense forced 89 turnovers, held the Lakers to an average of 39 points per game, and just 27-of-79 shooting from the field, for 34.2 percent accuracy. 

LCSC returns to action next Sunday in an exhibition game at Boise State University. The Warriors then will play at Azusa Pacific and Hope University on consecutive nights on Nov. 9 and 10 in California.