Box Score ELLENSBURG, WA.— The Wildcats fall to the Vikings in their only home game of the season. 
 
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"I'm proud of how our ladies fought tonight. WWU is a very good team who plays fast and physical. Our lack of legs, depth, and practice showed tonight. However, we had some very good moments to build on and I'm excited about being able to get better again tomorrow night." CWU Head Coach Randi Richardson-Thornley said.

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Kassidy Malcolm – 19 Points & 12 Rebounds
Samantha Bowman – 14 Points & 13 Rebounds

FIRST HALF
The Vikings opened the first quarter strong, a deep three by Emma Duff forced a 'Cats timeout. Wildcats trail 12-2. A three by Kassidy Malcolm gave the 'Cats a breath of life before the Vikings continued their offensive push, 'Cats still trailing 19-5.

The 'Cats make a run to close the gap, jumpers by Kizzah Maltezo & Kassidy Malcolm get followed up by a three by Kizzah Maltezo, 'Cats trail 19-12. Samantha Bowman hits a jumper before the Vikings run off with a steal and a few jumpers to close out the first quarter 28-14.

The Vikings strike first in the second quarter with a jumper by Katrina Gimmaka. The 'Cats found a quick rhythm with the and-one drive by Kizzah Maltezo and a deep three by Taylor Stephens. Wildcats cut the lead 30-20. A fast-paced second quarter led to both teams scoring quickly on both ends. The Vikings tacked on a few more with some free throws, Wildcats trail at the half 45-31.

SECOND HALF
The Vikings continued to strike first at the start of the quarter, Kassidy Malcolm quickly answered with a jumper to bring some life to the Wildcats. The third quarter continued like the second, a fast-paced offensive driven game with scoring on both ends. The third quarter ended with the Wildcats trailing 66-48.

The fourth quarter was much of the same. The Vikings had built a lead and both teams played at a stalemate. A trio of free throws by Kassidy Malcolm and Samantha Bowman kicked off the Wildcats final quarter. Two free throws by Kassidy Malcolm, a deep three by Tori Maeda and a layup by Samantha Bowman helped the Wildcats reach their biggest scoring run of the night. Kassidy Malcolm and Jenna Troy closed out the game with two deep threes before the Wildcats fell, 81-61.   

The 'Cats next and final game is tomorrow, March 13th, against Western Washington in Bellingham at 6:00 PM
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