PORTLAND | Warner Pacific University Women's Basketball bounced back from a pair of tough losses to Bushnell with a 70-61 victory over the Pacific University Boxers. In a game that came down to free throws, Warner Pacific pulled off a 70-61 victory. The Knights hit six free throws in the final minute of play to secure the much needed victory.
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The Rundown
Despite the Boxers' stifling 60% shooting percentage from the field in the first quarter, Warner Pacific won the first of four ten minute battles with a 22-15 lead.
Both teams struggled to find their offensive rhythm throughout the second quarter, making a combined seven field goals and without a single player scoring in the double digits.
At the intermission break, the Knights were up nine.
Pacific came out of the break determined to work their way back into the ball game. The Boxers outscored the Knights 23-12 in the third quarter, make twice the amount of buckets the Knights had and ending with a 50% field goal percentage, managing to take a two-point lead over Warner Pac with the ten minutes to play.
Throughout the final ten minutes, the lead changed four times before falling in favor of the Knights at the three minute mark. At the 2:36 mark, Pacific held a one-point lead over the Knights but down the stretch, Warner Pacific hit shots. The Knights closed the game out with a 10-0 run while sinking six of their eight free throws to seal the victory.
Kylie Guelsdorf scored 14 points off the bench, shooting 6-8 form the charity stripe. Gabby Bruno finished with 14 points and six rebounds.
Lynden Harry and
Khloe Snair each finished with ten points.
The team shot 44% from the field and 75% from the line, forcing 15 turnovers.
Pacific's Alexis Intong led her team in scoring with 12 points while snagging nine boards.
Deeper Look
The Knights move to 7-7 all-time with the Boxers, grabbing their first win since November 15, 2017
Anna Farner led the Knights with four assists while grabbing seven boards
Warner Pacific won the battle of the boards with 45 rebounds to Pacific's 37
Flash Forward
Warner Pacific will close out their home campaign with a pair of games against Multnomah University schedule for Friday and Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 and 1pm, respectively.
