FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 20^th, 2024
 
Portland, Ore.| The Knights lost today to 7^th ranked Lewis-Clark State College today in a game where the final score was not indicative of how the game actually went.
 
Warner Pacific didn't have the greatest first half but they played solid enough defense to keep the game close going into the break trailing 40-31. 23 of the Warriors 40 first half points came from Callie Stevens who carried her team for the majority of the contest.
 
As a team in the first half, the Knights shot 11-30 from the field for 36% including 4-12 from distance. The Warriors shot 17-30 for 56% including 5-14 from deep. The fact that the Knights were still an arm's length away with the shooting disparity was very impressive.
 
The Knights came out guns blazing in the third quarter scoring 27 points behind 10 points from Teirra Hicks who hit 3 field goals in the quarter including 2 threes. Hicks also had 4 assists in the quarter on her way to a 12 point and 6 assist evening. At the end of the third quarter, the Knights were only down 63-58 against one of the best teams in the country.
 
The fourth quarter unfortunately saw the Knights go cold and the Warriors pick it up majorly offensively scoring 32 points in the frame. The Knights only managed 15 points seeing their chance at the huge upset go away.
 
The Knights for the game shot 43.3% including 11-27 from three. Emily Brown led the Knights in points with 13 points, 2 boards, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Brown fouled out of the contest with 4:13 left. Larsa Guzman had 12 points and Amalya Sales had 10 to round out the Knights in double figures.
 
"I loved the energy from the girls," Assistant Coach, Lynden Harry said. "They played hard, had fun, and competed. Seeing them play for each other is awesome. I thought our off ball movement was great. It gave us the opportunity to make extra passes for a better shot. Being undersized, we did a good job rebounding today. We still have some work to do defensively. Credit to LCSC for the good matchup today. Going against competition like that will help us to continually get better."
 
Callie Stevens of the Warriors was by far the story of the game garnishing 38 points going 14-22 from the field including 7-14 from three and a perfect 3-3 from the charity stripe. She played a big part in making sure the Knights didn't earn the huge upset. She also raked in 2 boards, had 3 assists, and 2 steals.
 
Next Up
The Knights will be back in business tomorrow afternoon against the Wolves of Walla Walla at CC Perry Gym on Bart Valentine Court at 2pm.