Weber State University Athletics
Thursday, January 24
Ogden
7:00 PM
Weber State University
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59
vs
66
Montana State
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State | 14 | 9 | 24 | 19 | 66 |
| Weber State | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 59 |
Photo by: Robert Casey
Weber State falls short in 66-59 loss to Montana State
1/24/2019 9:37:00 PM | Women's Basketball
OGDEN – After leading for the entirety of the first half, Weber State women's basketball struggled to maintain momentum in the second half, and fell 66-59 to Montana State Thursday night.
"It was a very disappointing loss," said head coach Velaida Harris. "We played very good half court defense in the first half and after half time we didn't have the same urgency. The first half the ladies are on our end so coaches can communicate and dictate but they're on their own in the second half. That's when our level of communication has to be heightened. The major differences tonight were our unforced turnovers, our effort on the defensive end and rebounding."
Weber State moves to 4-14 overall on the season and 1-7 in Big Sky Conference play.
Both Weber State and Montana State had three athletes score in double figures. MSU was led by Clarie Lundberg who had 23 on the night with five made from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Weber State was led by Jaiamoni Welch-Coleman who dropped 16 points on the night.
Kayla Watkins pulled down double digit boards, the only one from both teams to hit the mark, with 11 rebounds for Weber State.
WSU started the game hot with an 8-0 run in the first quarter holding MSU to just three points for the first 6:30 seconds of the game. However, the Bobcats managed an 11-4 run to close the first quarter out. Welch-Coleman executed a tough drive and layup to give WSU the 16-14 lead at the end of the first.
In the second quarter the Wildcats shot 50 percent from the field going 8-16. While the Bobcats shot just 25 percent going 4-16 from the field. WSU's strong second quarter led them to a 33-23 lead going into the half.
Montana State came out of halftime on fire scoring 24 points in the third quarter. WSU only managed 13 points in the third giving the Bobcats a narrow one point lead going into the fourth.
With five minutes to go in the game, Weber State had a three point lead but Montana State quickly overtook the lead and maintained as the final buzzer sounded. The Bobcats ended with a 66-59 victory over the Wildcats.
"This season has been full of highs and lows within every game," Harris said. "We have to become consistent on the defensive end. That's how we win and lose."
Stat to know
Weber State had 26 points in the paint outscoring MSU's 16 in the paint. Montana State had 28 points off the bench with Tori Martell and Blaire Braxton each scoring double figures.
Game notes
- Weber State has now lost 10 of their last 11 games.
- Both Emily Drake and Dominique Williams scored in double figures for the Wildcats with 11 points each.
- The Wildcats moved the ball well recording 11 total assists.
- WSU missed only one free throw on the night going 8-9 from the line for 88 percent.
What's ahead
The Wildcats continue with a home game on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 2:00 p.m. against Montana before hitting the road to Portland State and Sacramento State.
WSU's next home game will be Feb. 7 at noon against Southern Utah, as the Wildcats host the annual Field Trip Day.
"It was a very disappointing loss," said head coach Velaida Harris. "We played very good half court defense in the first half and after half time we didn't have the same urgency. The first half the ladies are on our end so coaches can communicate and dictate but they're on their own in the second half. That's when our level of communication has to be heightened. The major differences tonight were our unforced turnovers, our effort on the defensive end and rebounding."
Weber State moves to 4-14 overall on the season and 1-7 in Big Sky Conference play.
Both Weber State and Montana State had three athletes score in double figures. MSU was led by Clarie Lundberg who had 23 on the night with five made from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Weber State was led by Jaiamoni Welch-Coleman who dropped 16 points on the night.
Kayla Watkins pulled down double digit boards, the only one from both teams to hit the mark, with 11 rebounds for Weber State.
WSU started the game hot with an 8-0 run in the first quarter holding MSU to just three points for the first 6:30 seconds of the game. However, the Bobcats managed an 11-4 run to close the first quarter out. Welch-Coleman executed a tough drive and layup to give WSU the 16-14 lead at the end of the first.
In the second quarter the Wildcats shot 50 percent from the field going 8-16. While the Bobcats shot just 25 percent going 4-16 from the field. WSU's strong second quarter led them to a 33-23 lead going into the half.
Montana State came out of halftime on fire scoring 24 points in the third quarter. WSU only managed 13 points in the third giving the Bobcats a narrow one point lead going into the fourth.
With five minutes to go in the game, Weber State had a three point lead but Montana State quickly overtook the lead and maintained as the final buzzer sounded. The Bobcats ended with a 66-59 victory over the Wildcats.
"This season has been full of highs and lows within every game," Harris said. "We have to become consistent on the defensive end. That's how we win and lose."
Stat to know
Weber State had 26 points in the paint outscoring MSU's 16 in the paint. Montana State had 28 points off the bench with Tori Martell and Blaire Braxton each scoring double figures.
Game notes
- Weber State has now lost 10 of their last 11 games.
- Both Emily Drake and Dominique Williams scored in double figures for the Wildcats with 11 points each.
- The Wildcats moved the ball well recording 11 total assists.
- WSU missed only one free throw on the night going 8-9 from the line for 88 percent.
What's ahead
The Wildcats continue with a home game on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 2:00 p.m. against Montana before hitting the road to Portland State and Sacramento State.
WSU's next home game will be Feb. 7 at noon against Southern Utah, as the Wildcats host the annual Field Trip Day.
"Thank you to our fans that continually support our team," Harris said. "You were great tonight. Not the outcome we wanted, but this young team is steadily growing & improving. We'll continue to work hard for you and want you to know that you're appreciated."
Team Stats
MSU
WSU
FG%
.333
.393
3FG%
.344
.158
FT%
.833
.889
RB
35
44
TO
15
20
STL
13
6
Game Leaders
Pts
16
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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