K-State Surges Past Washburn, 66-47
Nov 02, 2008 | Women's Basketball
Holding a narrow 24-22 led at halftime,
Junior forward Ashley Sweat led all scorers with a game-high 17 points on 8-of-16 shooting, while All-America candidate and senior Shalee Lehning added 14 points on 7-of-10 field goals to go with a game-best nine assists, six rebounds and two steals. Senior Marlies Gipson posted a game-high 15 rebounds to go with eight points, five blocks and four assists.
Senior forward Stanecia Graham was the only Washburn player in double figures with a team-high 11 points on 5-of-22 shooting to go with six rebounds. Senior guard Janice Bright chipped in six points and six rebounds, while sophomore guard Hope Gregory added six points on a pair of three-pointers.
K-State held a tight 24-22 advantage at the break, as both teams struggled to shoot the ball. The Wildcats saw an early 12-6 vanish, as the Lady Blues closed to within one on four occasions before tying it at 22-all with 3:21 left. Gipson’s jumper with 1:35 remaining gave the Wildcats the lead at the break.
