Bellevue College women’s basketball opened up the Sweet Sixteen round at the NWAC Championships, falling against top-ranked Lane by a score of 79-58. The two-time defending Titans were 29-0 coming into the game and were riding a 42-game win streak.
The Bulldogs appeared jittery out of the gates, falling behind 15-2 in the first quarter. The ‘dog missed their first seven shots of the game as the commanding early lead by Lane gave fans the impression of a blowout until Bellevue answered back with a 13-2 run. Aysha Peter nailed a three pointer with 24 seconds left in the first quarter to trim the Lane lead to 17-15, and all of a sudden the blowout became anyone’s game.
The Titans responded and dominated the second quarter with a 22-6 run against Bellevue. Their offensive efforts were bolstered by their 8-for-23 shooting, including three 3-pointers, and a strong presence in the paint with eight points. The Titans excelled in ball control with six assists and zero turnovers while forcing Bellevue into five turnovers. Their defense was also stout, securing 16 total rebounds compared to Bellevue’s seven.
In the third quarter, the Titans maintained a strong lead over Bellevue, finishing with a 56-43 advantage.
They went onto secure a 79-58 victory over the Bulldogs, led by efficient shooting and strong rebounding. They shot eight-for-15 from the floor in the fourth quarter, including three-for-six from beyond the arc, while holding Bellevue to 6-for-20 shooting.
Lily Auelua and Devynn Warns led BC with 13 points each. Myana Calloway added 12 points with seven rebounds and Aysha Peter had 11 points and nine boards. Ghadir Ramadan was a key player on the boards, securing nine rebounds, and added four points and one block to her stat line.
Bellevue finished out the season at 17-13
Last Updated March 5, 2025
