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Washington State's run in the WNIT came to a quick end on Wednesday as the Cougars lost in the first round, falling 67-65 to Eastern Washington. Eastern hit the game-winning shot with 0.4 seconds to play to knock off WSU.
It was a mixed game for WSU. Lia Galdeira once again led the way, scoring 31 points on 23 shots. Despite Galdeira's effort, WSU couldn't get much going for the majority of the game. They got off to a slow start in the second half and EWU built out a healthy lead. WSU rallied back, however, and even took a lead with less than a minute to play. Galdeira hit a free throw to knot it up at 65. That set up the final possession for EWU. The Eagles ran the clock down and Jade Redmon made a layout with 0.4 to play to end WSU's season.
The loss makes it back-to-back one-and-done WNIT seasons for WSU. Unlike last year when WSU was relatively young with the majority of key players returning, the Cougars will have big shoes to fill next year. Tia Presley played her last game for WSU, finishing with 11 points. She finished her career No. 3 on the all-time scoring list behind just Jeanne Eggart and Galdeira.
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Women's basketball:
Eastern Washington women nip Washington State in WNIT | The Seattle Times
Jade Redmon’s layup in the final second gave the Eagles a 67-65 victory in a first-round game in Pullman.
Director of Athletics Bill Moos Podcast - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
During his latest podcast, conducted Wednesday morning, Director of Athletics Bill Moos discusses women's basketball bid to the WNIT, the program's second consecutive postseason appearance.
Hodgins sisters help Eastern Washington win WNIT opener | College | Tri-CityHerald.com
Jade Redmon scored on a layup with 0.4 seconds remaining to lift Eastern Washington to a 67-65 win over Washington State in their Women's National Invitation Tournament opener Wednesday night in Pullman.
Cougars Fall in WNIT Opener on EWU’s Final Second Layup - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Washington State women’s basketball saw its season come to an end after Eastern Washington scored with .4 seconds left to escape Beasley Coliseum with a 67-65 victory in the opening round of the WNIT Wednesday.