Wildcats fall to Bengals in Big Sky opener

OGDEN - After more than three weeks without a game, the Weber State women's basketball team returned to action Thursday afternoon but the Wildcats fell 77-60 to Idaho State in the New Year's Eve matinee at the Dee Events Center.

The Bengals never trailed in the game and jumped out to a 22-14 lead after the first quarter, and led 40-32 at halftime. The 'Cats cut the lead to nine late in the third quarter, before an ISU run sealed the win.

Idaho State shot 39 percent from the field, while Weber State shot 34 percent. The Bengals outrebounded the Wildcats 45-24 and ISU had 27 second chance points.

The Wildcats did set a school record. WSU was a perfect 17 of 17 from the free throw line, the best free throw performance in school history.

Individually, the Wildcats were led by Shianne Johnson with 12 points, while Dominique Williams added 10.

Both teams struggled with the ball as ISU had 23 turnovers and the Wildcats committed 20.

It was Weber State's first game since Dec. 6 and was the first Big Sky game of the season for the Wildcats.

The 'Cats and Bengals will be right back at it again on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Pocatello. That will be the first of four-straight road games for Weber State.

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Team Stats

Johnson Shianne

Dominique Williams

Kori Pentzer

Jadyn Matthews

Players Mentioned

Dominique Williams

Players Mentioned

Dominique Williams

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