Slow start hinders Pirates in Washington

Slow start hinders Pirates in Washington
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Southwestern's offense stalled in the first quarter and the Pirates weren't able to recover as they fell 66-53 to Whitworth on Sunday.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The Pirates made just one field goal in the opening frame and trailed 11-2 after the first 10 minutes.
  • Southwestern sprung back to life in the second quarter, shooting 60% from the floor but were still outscored as Whitworth logged seven points from the free throw line. At halftime, SU faced a 10 point deficit, 33-23.
  • In the third Southwestern was outscored 15-11 and watched their hole deepend to 14 points, 48-34.
  • Southwestern outscored Whitworth in the fourth but were unable to pull close as they fell 66-53.

STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

TEAM BREAKDOWN

  • Field Goal: SU 32.2% (19-59), Whitworth 34.5% (20-58)
  • 3-point: SU 18.2% (2-11), Whitworth 74.2% (23-31)
  • Free throws: SU 76.5% (13-17), Whitworth 74.2% (23-31)
  • Rebounds: SU 36, Whitworth 47
  • Turnovers: SU 22, Whitworth 19

UP NEXT

Southwestern drops to 1-7 on the year following the loss. They return to action on Thursday, December 17th to host Hardin-Simmons University (2-6) at 2 pm.