Wyoming Cowgirls Grind Out Win at Ball State

The Wyoming Cowgirl basketball team needed free throws at the end of the game to earn the 64-61 victory over the Ball State Cardinals on Tuesday night in Muncie.

“The team really stepped up in the second half and found a way to come away with a victory,” said head coach Joe Legerski. “Fallon Lewis gave us a big lift in the second half and Kayla Woodward was tremendous again. The toughness this team shows is evident with Alison Gorrell. She made two big free throws in the last 30 seconds and had a difficult match up on the defensive end. Happy Holidays to all the Cowgirl fans.”

Four Cowgirls finished the evening in double-digits led by sophomore Kayla Woodward. She had 16 points and seven rebounds, while shooting 7-10 (.700) from the field. Fallon Lewis had a career high 14 points off the bench while Chaundra Sewell and Kailtyn Mileto each added 12 points. Wyoming shot 22-49 (.449) from the field, including 11-21 (.524) in the second half. They were 9-21 (.429) from beyond the arc and had 13 points off turnovers.

Ball State was led by Katie Murphy with 16 points and six rebounds, while Shelbie Justice added 15 points and five assists. The Cardinals were 23-58 (.397) from the field and out rebounded the Cowgirls 36-32.

The Cowgirls will return to action on Saturday, Dec. 29, as they host the Loyola Marymount Lions. The game is set for 2:00 p.m. in the Arena-Auditorium, coverage will start on KOWB at 1:30 p.m.