WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The Northwest Christian University women's basketball team jumped out to a 20-9 lead and never looked back on Friday afternoon, defeating Walla Walla University, 85-63. Every suited player saw action for the Beacons who received 46 points from their reserves.
 
The starters for the Beacons (7-6, 3-2 CCC) averaged just 22 minutes on the court. The team shot just 40% from the field including a 6-for-31 effort from downtown but NCU took advantage of 29 Walla Walla turnovers to never let the Wolves into the game.
 
Already leading 37-23 at halftime, NCU broke their single-quarter scoring record in the third quarter as they doubled their score with 37. Exactly 11 months ago, the Beacons established the previous record of 31 against this same WWU team.
 
The Beacons were led by Niki Duncan, scoring 16 points in 20 minutes of work as she shot 6-for-9 from the field. Freshmen Hannah Eddens (pictured) and Conner Borigo each posted ten points in reserve roles with Eddens adding team-highs with nine rebounds and three steals. Katerina Brejchova and Kenzie Weston also had three steals for the visitors.
 
Walla Walla (2-9, 0-4 CCC) was led by Lexi Ehlers, scoring 18 points. Alyssa Blankenship chipped in 17 points and seven assists while Emily Downs posted the games only double-double with 14 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.
 
Northwest Christian will be back in action next Friday, playing host to Northwest University at 5:30 p.m.