LC State Women’s Basketball Dominates Season Opener with Big Win

Lewis-Clark State women’s basketball stormed into the season with a statement win over Dickinson State, crushing them 98-58 at the P1FCU Activity Center. Darian Herring posted a triple-double, while Sitara Byrd dazzled with her scoring.

The men’s basketball team had a rough opener against Arizona Christian. Women’s soccer fought hard and ended up drawing against Northern Colorado.

Women’s Basketball: A Dominating Season Opener

Lewis-Clark State women’s basketball started their season with a blowout win over Dickinson State. That 98-58 final really underscored just how sharp they looked on both ends of the court.

Key Performances

Darian Herring racked up a triple-double: 11 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds in 35 minutes. Sitara Byrd led all scorers with 27 points, shooting an eye-popping 10-of-12 from the floor and 5-of-6 from deep.

Payton Hymas chipped in 21 points. Lindsey Wilson and Kendall Wallace each added 10.

• Darian Herring: 11 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds
• Sitara Byrd: 27 points, 10-of-12 FG, 5-of-6 3PT
• Payton Hymas: 21 points
• Lindsey Wilson: 10 points
• Kendall Wallace: 10 points

Game Breakdown

Lewis-Clark State jumped out to a 25-16 lead after the first quarter and pushed that to 50-33 by halftime. They just kept pouring it on in the second half and never let Dickinson State back in.

The Warriors’ shooting and defense looked locked in from the start. That pressure just wore Dickinson State down.

Men’s Basketball: A Tough Opener Against Arizona Christian

The men’s team had a tough assignment right out of the gate, facing Arizona Christian—ranked No. 2 in the NAIA preseason poll. Despite battling, the Warriors dropped the opener 79-61.

Standout Players

Grayson Hunt paced the Warriors with 12 points. John Lustig filled up the stat sheet with 11 points, 8 boards, and 5 assists.

The team actually took more shots and grabbed more rebounds and assists than Arizona Christian, but the shots just weren’t falling. Free throws were a struggle too, which hurt their chances.

• Grayson Hunt: 12 points
• John Lustig: 11 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists

Game Analysis

Arizona Christian built a 37-25 halftime lead and never really let go. The Warriors couldn’t get enough buckets to close the gap.

Ese Onakpoma led Arizona Christian with 16 points, showing off their depth.

Women’s Soccer: A Draw Against Northern Colorado

The Idaho Vandals women’s soccer team battled Northern Colorado to a 2-2 draw in a tense Big Sky Conference showdown. Idaho led in the middle stages, but a late goal from Northern Colorado leveled things up.

Match Highlights

Tori Peters played a huge role, assisting both Vandal goals—one from Annika Farley, one from Sara Rodgers. The defense put in a shift, but Northern Colorado just wouldn’t quit and found a late equalizer.

• Annika Farley: Goal, assisted by Tori Peters
• Sara Rodgers: Goal, assisted by Tori Peters
• Northern Colorado: Lexi Tuite, Sunnie Yarnell (Goals)

Game Summary

Idaho scored in the 35th and 40th minutes. Northern Colorado answered in the 13th and 82nd.

Shots favored Northern Colorado 16-7, but Vandal keeper Paula Flores made some key stops to keep things level.

Women’s Tennis: Nakagawa’s Triumph at the Battle for the Boot

Yura Nakagawa gave Washington State a bright spot at the Battle for the Boot, gutting out a three-set win over Baylor’s Luna Ivkovic. The rest of the day was tough for the Cougars, but Nakagawa’s match stood out.

Match Details

Nakagawa dropped the first set but rallied to win it 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (1). That kind of grit isn’t easy to teach.

Chisato Kanemaki ran into a tough opponent and lost in straight sets.