Feb. 22, 2008

Voorhies Scores 23 to Lead Lutes in 71-51 Win Over Linfield

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Emily Voorhies - career-high 23 points

PARKLAND – Playing in her second-to-last college game, senior Emily Voorhies scored a career-high 23 points to help Pacific Lutheran overwhelm visiting Linfield, 71-51, in a Northwest Conference women’s basketball game Friday night in Olson Auditorium.

Voorhies’ previous career high was an 18-point effort against Willamette earlier this month. The senior from Auburn was 11-for-18 from the field and added four blocks. The victory over Linfield continues PLU’s 26-game winning streak over the Wildcats dating back to 1996.

The Lutes (13-11, 6-9 NWC) held a slim five-point lead at the end of the first half, 27-22. Linfield (11-13, 4-11 NWC) was cold from the opening half, making only 7-of-25 shots (28 percent). Brihtani Lassiter kept the Wildcats close by going 4-for-5 from behind the arc in the first half. PLU’s Kyle Haag, who has been outstanding this season from three-land, was shut out in the first half, missing all five of her three-point attempts.

Linfield was able to hang close to PLU for the opening of the second half. Another three by Lassiter pulled the Wildcats within five, 40-35, at the 11:35 mark. PLU would respond by going on a 21-8 run over the next seven minutes, and that proved to be enough to put the game out of reach for Linfield.

Trinity Gibbons had 12 points for the Lutes and Amy Spieker scored eight points and added a team-high five assists. Melissa Richardson pulled in 10 rebounds for PLU.

Lassiter had 22 points for the Wildcats while Emily Shoemaker grabbed 10 boards for Linfield.

The Lutes close out their 2008 season tomorrow when they host Pacific. Game time is set for 6 p.m. and PLU will be honoring the three seniors on this year’s team – Voorhies, Haag and Trish Bucking – during the break between the women’s and men’s game.

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