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Fort Lewis Skyhawks Kayla Herrera (Chippewa) has a Career Night of 36 Points in 78-64 win at Adams State University

By: Sarah Meier, Assistant Athletic Director

ALAMOSA, Colo­. – February 20, 2018 – Fort Lewis College sophomore guard Kayla Herrera (Chippewa)led the women’s basketball team to a 78-64 win at Adams State University Tuesday night.  Herrera scored a career high 36 points after making 11-of-15 field goals, 5-of-6 three-point field goals, and 9-of-10 free throws.

The win improves FLC to 20-7 on the season and 14-7 in league games.

Herrera’s 36 points are tied for the most points scored in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference this season, and the fourth most ever scored by a Skyhawk in a game.

Jordan Carter also had a career night, netting 16 points on 6-of-11 field goals and 4-of-7 free throws.

FLC finished the game making 25-of-50 field goals, 6-of-11 three-point field goals and 22-of-31 from the charity stripe.  The Skyhawks outrebounded ASU, 37-33, and outscored ASU’s bench, 30-11.

The Skyhawks will close out the regular season at home on Saturday, Feb. 24 against Westminster College at 5:30 p.m.