The Fort Lewis College women's basketball team rallied in the fourth quarter but fell short to MSU Denver 62-59 after leading late in the game. The loss eliminates the Skyhawks from postseason contention, leaving them with a 12-15 overall record and a 9-12 record in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

By the Numbers
  • Fort Lewis shot 32.8% from the field (19-of-58) compared to MSU Denver's 37% (20-of-54).
  • MSU Denver made 10 three-pointers, while the Skyhawks capitalized on free throws for 16 points.
  • Sophomore Lanae Billy led all players with 20 points and seven steals.
  • MSU Denver had a 43-31 rebounding advantage, but Fort Lewis forced 27 turnovers.
State of Play
  • The Skyhawks clawed back from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter before ultimately falling short.
  • Fort Lewis was eliminated from postseason play with the loss, heading into their final game of the season.
What's Next

Fort Lewis will play its final game of the season against Colorado School of Mines, who are coming off a recent loss and have struggled in their last few games.

Bottom Line

The Fort Lewis women's basketball team's comeback efforts fell short against MSU Denver, leading to their elimination from postseason play, highlighting the importance of maintaining consistency and capitalizing on opportunities in crucial moments.