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Slow start hinders Pirates in Washington

Game Leaders

Southwestern
Pts: Madison Edwards - 13
Reb: Tori Carraway - 7
Ast: Audrey Garcia - 3
Whitworth
Pts: Kc McConnell - 30
Reb: Kc McConnell - 8
Ast: Jessica Thoens - 5

Team Stats

Southwestern
Whitworth

Field Goals

(19-59)
(20-58)

Field Goal %

32.2%
34.5%

Rebounds

36
47

Assists

6
8

Turnovers

22
19

Pts off Turnovers

16
19

2nd Chance Pts

8
21

Pts in the Paint

16
24

Fastbreak Pts

6
6

Bench Pts

17
15
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Slow start hinders Pirates in Washington
Posted: Dec 13, 2015
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.