The Pacific Lutheran University women's basketball team lost 78-63 to Whitworth University after leading in the opening quarter but faltering in the third, where Whitworth shot 71.4% to establish a double-digit lead.

By the Numbers
  • Whitworth shot 71.4% (10-for-14) from the floor in the third quarter.
  • Whitworth finished the game shooting 48.3% (29-for-60) from the field.
  • PLU's Ava Edmonds led with 15 points and five rebounds.
State of Play
  • PLU trailed by a single possession heading into the third quarter.
  • Whitworth established a double-digit lead heading into the final quarter.
  • PLU will honor its two seniors and alumna in the closing game of the season against Whitman College.
Bottom Line

Despite an early lead, PLU women's basketball faltered in the third quarter, ultimately leading to a 78-63 defeat against Whitworth University.