FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 7th, 2025

Portland, Ore.| In their second to last home stand of the season, the Knights women's basketball squad fell 94-71 against Northwest University. 

The first half was slow for the Knights but they were able to claw their way back, finding themselves down 45-32 at half. The second half was better but not enough as the Eagles kept their lead against the Knights.

As a team the Knights were able to put up a 41% shooting percentage over the course of the game. Defensively, they had 34 rebounds and 18 points off of Eagle turnovers. Their deficit came in the defense of threes as Northwest University made 16 to keep the lead over the Knights.

Individually, the Knights were led by graduate student McKeely Tonkin who had 13 points on the night with six rebounds. She was followed closely by Senior Emily Fortin and Junior Skylar Groesbeck who both had 12.

The Knights aren't looking for excuses but Northwest shot 16-21 from deep good enough for 76% which was a huge contributing factor in the 23 point loss.

Next Up
The Knights will continue their home stand tomorrow against Evergreen State College, tip off is set for 3pm. The Knights will then move into their final home-stand starting with The College of Idaho on Valentines day. The game is set to start at 5:30pm. The Knights following home game will be that following Saturday, February 15th at 3pm against Eastern Oregon University. This game will also be Senior Day for those becoming Warner Pac Alumni in May.