by The Skylights snapped their losing skid and escaped with a conference victory Saturday night in Lewiston, ID. Three seniors scored in double figures and the Skylights shot an outstanding 18-21 from the free throw line which kept them within striking distance the whole game. The Skylights scored the first two points of the game as Shiloh McCormick cashed in two free throws :20 seconds in to the first quarter. LC managed to regain the lead :24 seconds later, and the Skylights would not lead again until :14 seconds remained in the game. At times throughout most of the game it seemed like LC would pull away, but MSUN always had an answer. When LC stretched their lead to 6 midway through the second quarter, the Skylights responded with a run of their own, as Shiloh McCormick connected on a three point shot to bring the score to 22-19. LC turned the ball over on their ensuing possession and McCormick capitalized again on another three point shot, tying the game at 22. The Lady Warriors were able to rally and take a seven point lead in to halftime. It looked as if LC would take an eight point lead into the fourth quarter, but McCormick hurled a 3/4 court pass from the baseline to Brandy Lambourne who caught the ball well behind the three point line, turned, and launched up a three that banked in at the buzzer, cutting the LC lead to five. The Skylights were down by as much as seven halfway through the fourth quarter when McCormick, Filius and Lambourne all scored to cut the LC lead to one at 56-55 with 1:34 to go in the game. Brandy Lambourne sank two free throws that put the Skylights ahead for good at 57-56 with :14 seconds remaining. The Skylights were led in scoring by Shiloh McCormick with 17 points on 6-14 from the field and 2-6 from three point range. Brandy Lambourne scored 16 points on 5-12 from the field and connected on 3-6 three pointers. Rounding out double figure scoring for the Skylights was Peyton Filius who compiled 13 points on 3-6 field goals, and going 1-4 from downtown. Junior Jessica Curl went 4-4 from the free throw line. Freshman Tiara Gilham pulled down six rebounds, four of them offensive. Assist leaders were McCormick and Filius with three each.
Stat of the Night: The Skylights connected on 85% of their free throws, converting 18 of 21 from the line.
The Skylights Now: The win puts the Skylights (2-9) one game out of the sixth seed with four games remaining in the regular season.
Up Next: The Skylights will welcome conference leader Carroll College (11-3) to the Armory this Friday night (2/16/2018). Tip-off is scheduled for 6 PM with the Lights to follow.
