Last Updated: November 24, 2023, 00:30 IST
CANCUN, Mexico: Bella Murekatete had 17 factors and 4 blocks, Charlisse Leger-Walker secured her first profession triple-double and No. 23 Washington State beat Maryland 87-67 on Thursday within the opening sport of the Cancun Challenge.
Washington State (6-0) faces UMass on Friday. Maryland (2-3) performs Green Bay.
Leger-Walker completed with 11 factors, 15 rebounds and 13 assists. She turned the second participant in program historical past to succeed in the feat, becoming a member of Penny Bowden’s efficiency on March 3, 1988.
Murekatete set a program file by reaching 159 profession blocks, passing Carly Noyes.
Eleonora Villa added 14 factors for Washington State. Beyonce Bea and Tara Wallack every added 12 factors, and Astera Tuhina scored 11.
Washington State outscored Maryland 21-8 within the second quarter to enter the break with a 41-39 lead. Leger-Walker had seven factors, 10 rebounds and 6 assists on the break. Murekatete had six factors and 4 blocks.
After giving up 31 factors within the opening quarter, Washington State held Maryland to simply 36 factors over the ultimate three frames.
Lavender Briggs scored 18 factors for Maryland. Allie Kubek and Jakia Brown-Turner every scored 11.
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