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Ichabods secures an 85-70 win over Arkansas-Fort Smith at Lee Arena.They hit a season high of 13 three pointers throughout the game.
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Senior guard Aniah Wayne secures 6 three pointers in the game. Wayne secured the first of four 3-pointers in the final five minutes of the first half of the game as she managed to build a 25-21 advantage.
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Senior guard Payton Sterk leads the game with 23 points on 7-15 shooting while adding a pair of steals. Washburn regained the lead and gained significant momentum right before halftime as Wayne and Sterk scored the final six points on triples.
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Junior guard Kellyn Hunter moves forward with the ball, looking for an opening to pass the ball to her teammate. Hunter contributed five points, three rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes of action to help Ichabods secure the win.
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Washburn fans cheer and pose for the camera as they are featured in the video board during the half time. The home crowd was lively and supportive, adding fuel to the intense match against Arkansas-Fort Smith.
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Junior forward Britany Kogbara looks out for an opening to pass the ball to her teammate. The Ichabods offensive momentum right before halftime proved critical in securing a double digit home win.
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Sophomore guard Brooke Gomez is on the move to set up the offense. The Ichabods shot 50% from the field as a team to secure the home win.
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Senior guard Gabi Giovannetti looks up after she shoots the ball. Giovannetti scored the first five points of the fourth, pushing the lead into double figures in the first half.
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Junior forward Madelyn Amekporfor looks out for an offensive opportunity while being guarded by an opposing defender. Amekporfor was a defensive standout in the game, recording a game-high six steals.
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The cheer team performs stunts on the court during the time-out break. The team executed for the crowd to encourage spirit and support.
Washburn University women’s basketball team went up against Arkansas Fort Smith Lions on Thursday, Feb. 12, ending the game with a score of 85-70, at Lee Arena.
The first quarter started out with a turnover and secured the first three points of the game at eight minutes and 26 seconds, followed by a sub-out 15 seconds before the end of the first quarter, resulting in a secured lead in the game of 25 points.
“I think we were really intentional on our defense and that kind of thing. I still think we can do a little bit better on that. But, yeah, I thought it was good,” said senior guard Payton Sterk.
Sterk held a total point score of 7-15 and a three-pointer score of 4-8, carrying the Ichabods forward to winning against the Lions with a layup near the end of the final quarter.
“I think halftime was really critical for us. It was a little back and forth in the first half. So I think going into the third we just emphasize how important it was the first five minutes of the game. And I think just knowing that we can do it, and it may be a little rough, but we know how to get the job done,” said senior guard Aniah Wayne.
Wayne held an identical score for both her total shots and three-pointers of 6-9. Wayne also held a big role in Washburn’s win, securing a defensive rebound three minutes away from the end of the game.
Head coach Lora Westling praised the women’s team for their success and skills in maintaining their winning score.
“We got to tighten up the perimeter a little earlier, defensively. [I told] them to get their heads up earlier. But thankfully, our shooters came to shoot as well. So again, this time of year, you just got to be super solid and find a way to win and we did that as a team tonight,” Westling said.
The Washburn Ichabods Women’s Basketball team is set to play again Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. against Northeastern State in the pink-out game.
Edited by Stuti Khadka
