Points in the Paint do in the Cougs in Boulder

Friday, February 22

Boulder, CO

6:00 PM

Washington State University

9-17

Colorado

12-14

Washington St.

Colorado

February 22, 2019 | Women's Basketball

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WSU saw their mini-win streak come to an end with a loss to the Buffaloes.

By: Athletic Communications

In Case You Missed It ...
BOULDER, Colo. – A tough night at elevation put an end to Washington State's (9-17, 4-11) mini-winning streak as Colorado (12-14, 2-13) pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 72-61 win in Boulder Friday night. Throughout the night the Cougars never looked quite like the high flying offense of the past two contests as their shots were just off the mark. Despite the offensive woes the Cougs found themselves down just three heading into the fourth quarter, but a six-minute field goal drought ended any hopes of a comeback for WSU. While the Cougs shots were off the mark Colorado took advantage of the glass to keep possessions alive while also bullying WSU in the paint to convert points at the rim. In the end the Buffs outscored the Cougs 15-7 in the fourth quarter with eight of the 15 points coming in the lane.

Coach Ethridge Quote of the Game
"Well we just got outplayed. I don't even know what to say other than I am really disappointed in our effort. We were terrible on the defensive end. We let them score in the paint. We didn't rebound. We didn't run offense."

Moments of the Game

HIGHLIGHT | Splash down, Bobi with the 3 to start things off for the Cougs#GoCougs pic.twitter.com/rfSWiBupLh
— WSU Women's Hoops (@WSUWomensHoops) February 23, 2019

HIGHLIGHT | The freshman drills it from the corner#GoCougs pic.twitter.com/9U0usw63y5
— WSU Women's Hoops (@WSUWomensHoops) February 23, 2019

HIGHLIGHT | Nelle finally finding the distance with her 1st 3 of the game#GoCougs pic.twitter.com/wE3sijTOLb
— WSU Women's Hoops (@WSUWomensHoops) February 23, 2019

HIGHLIGHT | WSU's all-time 3-pt queen strikes again#GoCougs pic.twitter.com/sg16iMKh3e
— WSU Women's Hoops (@WSUWomensHoops) February 23, 2019

HIGHLIGHT | Bobi fights through the contact for the old fashion 3-pt play#GoCougs pic.twitter.com/JuKxVl1QoV
— WSU Women's Hoops (@WSUWomensHoops) February 23, 2019

Things You Need To Know

The Cougs split their season series with Colorado as each team held serve at home for the second-straight season.
WSU put three in double-figures with Borislava Hristova leading the way with 16 points on 7-of-14 shooting. Chanelle Molina scored nine of her 13 points in the second half while Alexys Swedlund added 11 points including hitting three three-pointers. She moved to 4th on the single season list with 63 triples on the year.
Freshman Michaela Jones scored a career high eight points, all coming in the second quarter, including hitting a pair from deep.
Colorado put three in double-figures with Peanut Tuitele scoring a career-best 23 points, including 15 in the first half, on 11-of-19 shooting. Quinessa Caylao-Do added 20 points while Kennedy Leonard chipped in 12 points and eight assists.
Colorado outshot the Cougs 48.4%-to-41.8%. The Buffs outscored the Cougs 46-24 in the paint and held a 40-24 edge on the glass including an 18-9 offensive rebound advantage.