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Women’s basketball rolls Spokane

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Women’s basketball rolls Spokane

The NIC women’s basketball team put together a strong second half to defeat rival Spokane 55-44 Wednesday night at home.

Halle Eborall attempts a lay-up in the first half. Eborall has been a defensive force for the Cards. Her 42 steals on the season are the fifteenth most in the NWAC.

The win was NIC’s fourth in a row, and came over a now 10-7 Spokane team. The Cards now stand at 5-2 in conference play, and are currently in a three-way tie for second place in the East with Wenatchee Valley and Yakima Valley.

The Cards shot a poor 28 percent from the field in the first half, but they managed to force 9 turnovers and out-rebound Spokane 20 to 13, to keep the score close at halftime. 

NIC entered the second half down 26-25, but held on tight and managed to have a 36-35 lead at the start of the fourth quarter. The Cards then exploded when it mattered most, as they have grown accustomed to lately, and outscored Spokane 18-9 in the final quarter to win 54-44.

Leading the way offensively was Anna Schrade, who had 14 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Demi Randall had 12 points and a team high 9 rebounds, while Halle Eborall and Alex Carlton both added 11 points and two assists.

Up next for the Cards (5-2. 11-7) is a game at fifth-ranked Yakima Valley (5-2, 15-5) Saturday Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. before returning home to play Treasure Valley (3-3, 9-6) Saturday Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. The Cards lost their previous match-up against Treasure Valley earlier this season 66-67.

Just a dumb guy that enjoys sports. I'm pretty hard to miss with my long hair and New York Giants beanie, and you can normally spot me at most NIC home games with a befuddled look and a large camera pressed up against my face. If you happen to spot me don't be afraid to say hello. I'm usually down to talk about NIC athletics or sports in general. Wear a mask, please. I want sports back.

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