Montoya scores 26, Westerners dominate Weatherford

Montoya scores 26, Westerners dominate Weatherford
November 7, 2023

In an exciting basketball matchup, Western Texas College secured a dominant 88-66 victory over Weatherford College, showcasing their prowess on both ends of the court.

Offensively, Western Texas College was led by the outstanding performances of Briana Montoya and Alliah Scallion. Montoya was one of the stars of the game, lighting up the scoreboard with 26 points and displaying remarkable accuracy from beyond the arc by hitting 8 out of 9 three-point attempts. Scallion also played a pivotal role in the team's offense, contributing 24 points.

The team, as a whole, displayed incredible efficiency from long range, shooting an impressive 67% from three-point territory. They made a total of 12 three-pointers, underlining their prowess in perimeter shooting. Rachel Okoye was a key contributor, recording a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, showcasing her versatility on both ends of the court. Rhianna Richardson added 12 points, further bolstering their offensive output.

The Westerners’ well-balanced scoring effort was exemplified by the fact that four out of the five starters scored in double digits, highlighting their depth and scoring versatility.

Defensively, Western Texas College put up a strong showing by holding Weatherford College to just 39% shooting from the field and limiting their three-point shooting to a mere 25%. This stellar defensive performance played a critical role in their victory, effectively stifling Weatherford's offensive efforts.

Weatherford College, in contrast, struggled to find consistent scoring opportunities, with only two of their players managing to reach double digits in points.

Western Texas College's well-rounded performance on both ends of the court, led by Montoya's sharpshooting, Scallion's scoring, and Okoye's double-double, propelled them to a convincing 88-66 victory over Weatherford College. Their defensive tenacity and balanced scoring ensured a comprehensive win. It will be exciting to see where the Westerners go from here!