Lady Dolphins Defeat Edmonds 68-54 At Free-Throw Line

The Shoreline Community College women’s basketball team defeated Edmonds Community College 68-54 on Sunday at the NWAACC Crossover Tournament at Columbia Basin College in Pasco at Columbia Basin College.

The game was for the consolation final, for fourth place.

The Lady Dolphins for a second day in a row won the game at the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 25 for 76 percent, while Edmonds only hit 46 percent of their free-throws, 11 of 24.

SCC was led by freshman Maile Keanu, who scored 18 points and pulled down five rebounds. Emily Wilbur finished a strong tournament with 13 points and six rebounds, while point guard Bianca Benavides dished out four assists to go along with 11 points. 

The Dolphins finished the Crossover with a 2-1 record. After losing the opening game to SW Oregon, the team defeated Green River on Saturday. Edmonds CC finished the Crossover with a 1-2 record and are 4-5 overall.

The SCC squad is now 6-3 on the season and ends its pre-region schedule on Tuesday night at home against Douglas College. The Royals defeated SCC earlier this season in Vancouver, BC 58-41.

Game time is 7 p.m. in the SCC Gym. The game will be shown live online at FX Video: http://www.livestream.com/fx_video.