Lady Yellowjackets Win for Second Night at Western Oregon (December 28, 2002)

MONMOUTH, OR – The MSU Billings Lady Yellowjackets never trailed Saturday night as they won their second game in as many nights, 62-53, over the Western Oregon Wolves.  Natalie Visger led all scorers with 16 and also pulled down eight rebounds and handed out four assists as MSUB improved to 10-2 overall and 9-1 against West Region opponents.

Despite shooting just two free throws in the entire game, the Yellowjackets were able to maintain they lead throughout the game.  They built a 33-29 halftime lead by shooting 54-percent from the field.  MSUB also shot over 50-percent in Friday’s game against the Wolves, a 76-53 Yellowjacket win.

The Lady Jackets increased their lead to as much as 16 in the second half and held off the Wolves for the nine-point win.  Senior Joan Langford also notched double-digit points with 13.  She made three of the Yellowjackets’ five 3-pointers.  Jessica Bachmann added eight points and four assists.  Jessie Henigman and Robyn Milne each blocked two shots and combined for 10 rebounds.

MSU Billings will face Seattle University on January 2 in a Tournament at Laie, Hawaii.  The Yellowjackets will take on Alaska-Fairbanks on the second day of the tournament on January 3.  MSUB will return home to host Carroll College on January 10.