Weber State University Athletics
Saturday, November 8
Ogden
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Photo by: Robert Casey
Weber State defeats Westminster 84-47 in season home opener
11/8/2025 4:20:00 PM | Women's Basketball
OGDEN - The Weber State Wildcats played their 2025-26 season home opener against the Westminster Griffins this Saturday afternoon. Dominating the Griffins 84-47, the 'Cats were led by junior Nicole Willardson, who totaled 18 points, seven rebounds and two blocks.Â
The Wildcats came out fighting to begin the quarter, using an 11-0 run to go up 14-3. A Nicole Willardson layup and Antoniette Emma-Nnopu jumper then made the score 18-8 to close out the quarter. Opening the second quarter with seven straight points, Weber State kept its momentum from the first 10 minutes of gameplay. Ahead, 39-14 with under three minutes to go, Wildcat Lanae Billy hit a 3-pointer to put the 'Cats up 42-18 headed into the half.Â
Returning from the break, the Griffins were unable to string together no more than a few points, leaving them trailing the Wildcats by 26 after the third period. In the final frame, Westminster was unable to recover from the deficit, as the Wildcats secured the game 84-47.Â
Wildcat Stats
The Wildcats came out fighting to begin the quarter, using an 11-0 run to go up 14-3. A Nicole Willardson layup and Antoniette Emma-Nnopu jumper then made the score 18-8 to close out the quarter. Opening the second quarter with seven straight points, Weber State kept its momentum from the first 10 minutes of gameplay. Ahead, 39-14 with under three minutes to go, Wildcat Lanae Billy hit a 3-pointer to put the 'Cats up 42-18 headed into the half.Â
Returning from the break, the Griffins were unable to string together no more than a few points, leaving them trailing the Wildcats by 26 after the third period. In the final frame, Westminster was unable to recover from the deficit, as the Wildcats secured the game 84-47.Â
Wildcat Stats
- The Wildcats totaled 24 points in both the second and fourth quarters.Â
- Weber State shot 45.6 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from behind the arc compared to their opponents 27.7 percent and 19.0 percent.Â
- Nicole Willardson led the squad with 18 points, also totaling seven rebounds and two blocks.Â
- Makenna Shaffer-Lauer, Hannah Robbins and Antoniette Emma-Nnopu were also in double-digits this afternoon.Â
- The Wildcats will continue game play at home on Wednesday, November 12, against UC Davis. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.Â
- All home and Big Sky games will be streamed on ESPN+.Â
- To stay up to date with the women's basketball team, follow them on Instagram and X.
- The Weber State Athletics mobile app allows fans to quickly find results, schedules, rosters, and news. Available for iPhone and Android users, search "Weber State Wildcats" and download the app today!
Team Stats
WC-UT
Weber
FG%
.277
.456
3FG%
.190
.353
FT%
.778
.625
RB
41
47
TO
17
8
STL
5
10
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
16
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
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