Weber State University Athletics
Weber State University
at San Jose State
Wildcats win season opener
11/13/2010 5:43:00 AM | Women's Basketball
For the Weber State University women's basketball team, it added up to a season-opening road win.
Senior forward Caitlin Anderson had 13 points and four rebounds, helping to lead the Wildcats to a 59-50 victory over San Jose State on Friday night at The Event Center.
Junior guard Caela Mohre added nine points and five assists, while sophomore guard Megan Patterson added nine points and three assists.
"It was an incredible team effort on the defensive end of the court," Weber State coach Carla Taylor said. "We had great effort and togetherness. I'm proud of our team dominating the boards."
Weber State finished with a commanding 43-30 advantage on the boards, including 13 offensive rebounds. The Wildcats also held the Spartans to just 19-of-63 (30.2 percent) shooting from the field.
Weber State rolled out to an early 5-0 lead in the game and led by as many as 11 in the first half before settling for a 28-20 advantage at the break.
San Jose State rallied in the second half and took a 44-42 lead with 8:10 left to play.
The Wildcats countered with a 3-pointer from Abby Palmer to regain the lead and kick off a game-ending 17-4 burst that carried them through to the victory. Five different Weber State players contributed offensively to the surge, including six points from Mohre as she went 6-of-6 from the free-throw line.
Weber State opens its 2010-11 home schedule on Tuesday, Nov. 16, against the University of Utah. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m., in the nightcap of a double-header with the Wildcats' mens's basketball team.
