Western Oregon holds off Willamette in women’s basketball opener
MONMOUTH, Ore. (Interstat) — Western Oregon edged visiting Willamette 68-64 in a women’s NCAA Division II basketball game Monday at Physical Education Building. The Wolves improved to 1-0 against the non-divisional opponent before an announced attendance of 60. Zada White led Western Oregon with 21 points, five rebounds and four assists, while Jayleen Bello added 20 points and seven rebounds. Jaelyn Jackson posted nine points and seven rebounds, Zoey Davis had six points and eight rebounds, and Miquedah Taliman contributed four points, three assists and one block. Western Oregon finished with 28 points in the paint, 20 points off turnovers, 11 offensive rebounds, 13 assists, two blocks and nine turnovers. Willamette scored 18 points in the paint and 16 points off turnovers. Bello helped steady the Wolves down the stretch as Western Oregon secured the narrow home victory. Western Oregon next hosts Fresno Pacific in its next scheduled contest.