| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSU | 16 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 61 |
| MONT | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 49 |
Murekatete and Leger-Walker lead No. 24 Washington State women past Montana 61-49
Montana Lady Griz vs. Washington State Cougars - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Montana Lady Griz vs. Washington State Cougars, 11/14/2023
MISSOULA, Mont. -- — Bella Murekatete scored 14 of her 22 points in the third quarter, Charlisse Leger-Walker added 19 points and No. 24 Washington State beat Montana 61-49 on Tuesday night.
Washington State (4-0) won at Montana (0-2) for the first time since 1979, snapping a 13-game losing streak.
Murekatete was 6 of 8 from the field in the game-changing third quarter compared to Montana's five made field goals. The Cougars outscored the Lady Griz 21-10 in the frame for a 51-35 lead.
Murekatete also grabbed 11 rebounds for a double-double and Eleonora Villa added 10 points for Washington State (4-0).
The Cougar defense forced 11 turnovers, blocked three shots and recorded six steals in the first half to help build a 30-25 lead. The Lady Griz finished with 19 turnovers.
Carmen Gfeller scored 10 points for Montana, which also lost to Gonzaga.
Washington State continues a five-game road stretch with a Sunday matchup at Prairie View A&M. The Cougars head to the Cancun Challenge in Mexico next week. Montana plays at Grand Canyon on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bob Scofield
- Brad Schmidt
- Cheryll Blue
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 6-2 | - | 10-7 |
| Gonzaga | 6-2 | - | 11-8 |
| Washington State | 6-2 | - | 11-8 |
| Oregon State | 5-2 | 0.5 | 9-9 |
| Portland | 5-3 | 1 | 16-3 |
| San Francisco | 5-3 | 1 | 8-9 |
| Pacific | 4-4 | 2 | 8-10 |
| Santa Clara | 3-6 | 3.5 | 9-10 |
| Pepperdine | 1-5 | 4 | 6-9 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-6 | 5 | 6-8 |
| San Diego | 0-6 | 5 | 4-11 |
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State | 5-0 | - | 15-2 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-1 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Idaho | 3-1 | 1.5 | 11-4 |
| Eastern Washington | 2-2 | 2.5 | 6-10 |
| Weber State | 2-2 | 2.5 | 5-9 |
| Montana | 2-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
| Sacramento State | 1-3 | 3.5 | 8-9 |
| Idaho State | 1-3 | 3.5 | 6-9 |
| Portland State | 1-3 | 3.5 | 4-9 |
| Northern Colorado | 1-4 | 4 | 8-8 |
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