KIRKLAND – A frigid fourth quarter saw Northwest drop a 69-54 decision to Vancouver Island Saturday in the NU Holiday Classic.
Â
The Eagles had a 49-46 lead entering the fourth quarter but went 1-of-15 from the field and had four turnovers in the final frame. The Eagles missed all eight three-point attempts in the quarter.
Â
Maya DuChesne led the Eagles with 14 points, and Andie Kristinat added 11. Lexi Biggerstaff had nine points, and Sam Van Loo had eight points and five rebounds.Â
Â
Northwest led by as many as 11 points in the first half and had a 10-point lead early in the third quarter. The Mariners outscored NU 23-5 in the final quarter.
Â
NU drops to 3-11 on the season and returns to action Tuesday in Olympia, taking on Evergreen State at 5:30 p.m.
Â
