December 1, 2012

Loggers Lock Down Leopards For Fifth Straight Win

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – The Puget Sound women's basketball rode a solid defensive performance to it fifth straight win. The Loggers (5-1) defeated La Verne 56-49 in the first game of the Hampton Inn Classic.

The Loggers limited the Leopards to just 29 percent shooting in the game to key the victory. The Leopards also shot just 17.9 percent from behind the three-point line and 33.3 percent at the free throw line.

Kelsey McKinnis led the Loggers as the only scorer in double digits with 19 points. She also had seven rebounds. Emily Sheldon also had nine points to lead the Loggers' bench to a 21-9 advantage over the Leopards.

Tynne McClure was the only Leopard in double digits with 11 points. She also had seven boards to lead the team. Sarah Stewart led the Logger with 10 rebounds, nine of which came on the defensive end.

The Loggers will take on the hosts of the tournament, UC Santa Cruz, tomorrow at 2 p.m. The Loggers will look to avenge a season-opening loss to the Banana Slugs in Memorial Fieldhouse.



Kelsey McKinnis
Ashland, Ore.
Ashland HS

A team captain in her junior year, Kelsey McKinnis is primed for a great year. She has embraced what it means to be part of the Logger and Puget Sound community. “One thing I love about Puget Sound is the support from the Athletic community. At this size of a school, all the athletes support each other at their competitions. There is also a huge community support for Logger athletics. It's awesome to see local community members sporting the maroon and white!”