The Skyhawks women's basketball team suffered an 87-53 defeat against Black Hills State University, with Fort Lewis dropping to 12-13 overall and 9-10 in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Fort Lewis shot 38.4% from the field, 29.4% from three-point range, and 63.2% from the free-throw line.
  • Black Hills State recorded a 56.3% field goal percentage and a 47.6% clip from beyond the arc.
  • Sophomore Lanae Billy led the Skyhawks with 14 points and four steals.
  • The Yellow Jackets were led by Ellie Moore with 18 points.
State of Play
  • Fort Lewis started strong but saw Black Hills State dominate in the second quarter, leading to a substantial deficit at halftime.
  • Despite efforts to narrow the gap, Black Hills State maintained control, ultimately securing a convincing victory.
What's Next

Fort Lewis will play its final home game of the season against South Dakota Mines and honor seniors Ember Cervantes and Kelsey Sorenson.

Bottom Line

The Skyhawks struggled in a significant loss to Black Hills State, highlighting the team's challenges in maintaining momentum and defensive efficiency.