The George Fox women's basketball team put in a strong effort but ultimately fell short in a 55-71 loss to top-ranked Willamette on Senior Night. Despite a tough second quarter, Ella Roberts showcased an impressive performance, scoring a career-high 21 points and leading the Bruins in their final game.

By the Numbers
  • Ella Roberts scored a career-high 21 points and made 9-11 free throws
  • Fox finished the season with a 6-17 record overall (6-10 NWC)
  • Willamette secured the number one seed in the conference with a 16-8 record (13-2 NWC)
State of Play
  • Fox finished the season with a 6-17 record overall (6-10 NWC), likely securing the sixth position in the Northwest Conference
  • Willamette clinched the number one seed in the conference for the first time since 1996 with a 16-8 record (13-2 NWC)
What's Next

The George Fox women's basketball team will return under head coach Lauren Howard for the 2024 season in November.

Bottom Line

Despite a valiant effort from the George Fox women's basketball team, Roberts' career-high performance wasn't enough to secure a victory against Willamette. The team will now look ahead to regroup for the upcoming season under the leadership of head coach Lauren Howard.