Weber State University Athletics
Saturday, November 26
Providence, RI
1:00 p.m. MT
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Wildcats Hang Tight, Fall to Tournament Hosts
11/26/2022 6:37:00 PM | Women's Basketball
PROVIDENCE, R.I.– The Weber State women's basketball team fell to the Providence Friars on Saturday afternoon in Alumni Hall by a score of 62-55.
Laura Taylor's sharpshooting was a massive difference maker for the Wildcats in the first quarter. Taylor scored eight of her game-high 18 points in the first, including two three pointers. Weber State locked down an 18-13 lead to close out the opening frame.
A big momentum change in the second quarter swung things in way of the tournament host Providence Friars, however. The Friars outscored Weber State 20-9 in the second and nabbed the lead from the Wildcats to end the half.
The Wildcats fell behind by as much as 12 points in the third quarter, but another Taylor three pointer closed the gap to just four points with just over five and a half minutes remaining. Following a Providence free throw, a Daryn Hickok jumper closed the gap to just three points, but that was as close as the Wildcats would get. Providence had a 45-41 advantage to end the third quarter.
The Wildcats stayed close and competitive for the remainder of the game, the foul discrepancy between the two sides playing a major role in the outcome of Saturday's game. Weber State was called for 20 fouls compared to just six for Providence, and the Friars' free throw shooting helped them keep a lead over Weber State. Providence outscored Weber State 17-14 in the fourth and went on to clinch the seven point victory.
NOTABLES
-Taylor set a new career high with 18 points, her previous career high was 11 points against Utah Valley earlier this year.
-Taylor's four three pointers also set a new career high for the sharpshooter. She had made three in a game on four different occasions.
-Hickok recorded her first double-double on the season with 13 points and 11 boards. She led the team in rebounding.
-Kaiija Lesane's 10 points set a new career high for the point guard. Her old career high was three points.
UP NEXT
The Wildcats will wrap up their tournament in Rhode Island by playing Hartford on Sunday, November 27 at 10 AM MT. There will be no broadcast of the game.
TICKETS
Season and single match tickets are on sale and can be purchased online or by calling the Weber State ticket office at 801-626-8500.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Make sure to follow Weber State women's basketball on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter to stay up to date with everything happening with the Wildcats.
Laura Taylor's sharpshooting was a massive difference maker for the Wildcats in the first quarter. Taylor scored eight of her game-high 18 points in the first, including two three pointers. Weber State locked down an 18-13 lead to close out the opening frame.
A big momentum change in the second quarter swung things in way of the tournament host Providence Friars, however. The Friars outscored Weber State 20-9 in the second and nabbed the lead from the Wildcats to end the half.
The Wildcats fell behind by as much as 12 points in the third quarter, but another Taylor three pointer closed the gap to just four points with just over five and a half minutes remaining. Following a Providence free throw, a Daryn Hickok jumper closed the gap to just three points, but that was as close as the Wildcats would get. Providence had a 45-41 advantage to end the third quarter.
The Wildcats stayed close and competitive for the remainder of the game, the foul discrepancy between the two sides playing a major role in the outcome of Saturday's game. Weber State was called for 20 fouls compared to just six for Providence, and the Friars' free throw shooting helped them keep a lead over Weber State. Providence outscored Weber State 17-14 in the fourth and went on to clinch the seven point victory.
NOTABLES
-Taylor set a new career high with 18 points, her previous career high was 11 points against Utah Valley earlier this year.
-Taylor's four three pointers also set a new career high for the sharpshooter. She had made three in a game on four different occasions.
-Hickok recorded her first double-double on the season with 13 points and 11 boards. She led the team in rebounding.
-Kaiija Lesane's 10 points set a new career high for the point guard. Her old career high was three points.
UP NEXT
The Wildcats will wrap up their tournament in Rhode Island by playing Hartford on Sunday, November 27 at 10 AM MT. There will be no broadcast of the game.
TICKETS
Season and single match tickets are on sale and can be purchased online or by calling the Weber State ticket office at 801-626-8500.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Make sure to follow Weber State women's basketball on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter to stay up to date with everything happening with the Wildcats.
Team Stats
Weber
PROV
FG%
.383
.349
3FG%
.222
.263
FT%
.833
.765
RB
37
42
TO
14
11
STL
7
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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