KIRKLAND, WA - After a tough game the night before, the Eagles took on No. 7 LC State this evening and ran out of gas, losing 86-44.
The Warriors started quick with a 7-0 run to open the game, which left the Eagles starting from behind. While Northwest fought to stay in the game, LC State could not miss, outscoring the Eagles 29-13 in the first quarter.
After a slow start, the Eagles struggled to find a rhythm to get within striking distance, while the Warriors continued to make shots and widen their lead.
Grace Harder led Northwest with 12 points. Ellie DeWaard knocked in nine points and led the team with seven rebounds.
The Eagles head to Olympia to face The Evergreen State College on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.