Washington had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They secured a 38-34 W over the Liberty Lions on Saturday. The win almost wasn't to be: the Huskies were down 27-11 in the second quarter.
Jordyn Yamaguchi was nothing short of spectacular: she went 5 for 10 en route to 17 points plus seven rebounds and three steals. What's more, she also posted a 50% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Mikaela Dumagan was another key player, posting six points in addition to four steals.
Liberty's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mia Cayton, who had eight points along with seven rebounds and five steals. Another player making a difference was Shyanne Smith, who had eight points along with 14 rebounds and two steals.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Washington will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Willow Glen at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Liberty, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Liberty Lions take on the Kimball Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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