WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Southwestern fell behind early and were never able to regain the lead as they dropped game one of two at the Kim Evanger Raney Classic 64-48 to Whitman. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Whitman opened the game on a 6-0 run and held SU to just two field goals in the first quarter to lead by eight, 15-7.
• Southwestern's offensive woes continued in the second quarter and the Pirates trailed by 13 points by halftime, 32-19.
• The third quarter was much of the same as the deficit deepened to 16 points, 50-34.
• Whitman kept a safe distance the rest of the way and never allowed Southwestern within striking distace as SU fell 64-48.

STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Audrey Garcia: 19 points, 6-17 FG, 2-8 3-PT, 6 rebounds, 2 steals
• Olivia Podaras: 11 points, 2-3 3-PT, 7 rebounds
• Madison Edwards: 7 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals

BREAKDOWN

• Field Goals: SU 28.3% (13-46), WC 46.6% (27-58)
• 3-point: SU 25% (4-16),  WC 20% (2-10)
• Rebounds: SU 26, WC 40
• Turnovers: SU 25, WC 20
• Steals: SU 8, WC 17

UP NEXT

Southwestern (1-6) remains in Washington to face Whitworth College (3-3) on Sunday at 4 pm.