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TRACK & FIELD

LC State will compete at the Whitworth Invitational with 14 student-athletes already qualified for nationals. 

Emily Collins (400m), the women’s 4x400m relay, Sydnie Zywina (long jump), London Kirk (600m), Carter Gordon (600m and mile) and Trenton Johnson (triple jump) all have earned a B standard in their events, while Geraldin Correa (800m), Madigan Kelly (60m hurdles), the women’s 4x800m relay, Jennah Carpenter (high jump) and Zywina (triple jump) all reached an A standard.

Carpenter is ranked seventh in the women's pentathlon with a score of 3,296, and Christian Bothwell ranks 12th in the heptathlon (4,663).

“Looking forward to this week. A week of training without competition should be helpful, plus we have had a lot of illness go through the team, so probably a good time for time off,” Head Coach Mike Collins said. “Right now we have 14 national qualifiers, so the goal would be to add to that this week. We think we have a shot at another relay, maybe two and still some individuals that have legitimate chances to hit qualifying marks. Kind of ironic in that we are in this position, yet we have been without a track for a few weeks, due to flooding at Vollmer, but that really resonates with the toughness of these athletes and their willingness to take on any challenge.”

The Warriors kick off the two-day event on Friday at The Podium in Spokane.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

The Warriors came out of the weekend with two hard-fought wins to boost the team to a record of 15-1 in Cascade Conference play for a 1.5 game lead at the top of the standings. LC State hits the road this weekend to take on Bushnell and Corban.

“I know our team is really looking forward to playing Bushnell this weekend,” Head Coach Caelyn Orlandi said. “Our team has been talking about it for a few weeks now. Bushnell’s Aspen Slifka and Libby Mathis are playing excellent basketball and are scoring at a high level. Corban has been playing tough defense and we look forward to competing on the road.”

LC State is 7-1 against Bushnell dating back to 2009. The Beacons took the previous meeting to hand the Warriors their only loss in conference play so far this season. Ellie Sander scored 21 points with eight rebounds. Bushnell’s Aspen Slifka led the contest with 30 points alongside Libby Mathis’ 19 rebounds. The Beacons are in the CCC’s top five for blocked shots per game (3.7) and assists per game (13.3). Bushnell enters the week with a 10-6 CCC record while on five-game winning streak. Slifka is second in the conference in scoring average (18.7) and Mathis leads in the rebounding (11.7) and field goal percentage (.566). Aly Mirabile leads in assists per game (4.1)

The Warriors are sitting at a 10-game winning streak against Corban (7-9), dating back to 2005. Maddie Holm was the leading scorer and rebounder for LC State with 18 points and 12 boards earlier this season in the 86-50 win. Corban is in the top five of the conference for free throw percentage (.704) and field goal percentage (.363).

LC State is the top team in the Cascade Conference in scoring margin (18.0), field goal percentage (.465), 3-point field goal percentage (.349), assists per game (18.3), steals per game (11.6), turnover margin (4.57) and assist/turnover ratio (1.4).

Four-time CCC Player of the Week Callie Stevens is fourth in the conference in scoring (17.1) and second in 3-pointers made per game (2.9). Sander is second in field goal percentage (.525), assists per game (4.0) and 3-point field goal percentage (.413). She leads in assist/turnover ratio (2.1).

WOMEN'S TENNIS

The Warriors split their first two matches to open the season in the fall and will host Whitman and Whitworth this weekend to open the spring season.

“The players are anxious to get started and having two consecutive days of matches will allow for the immediate application of the feedback from the previous day,” Fong said. “We should have the opportunity to play everyone over the two days.”

LC State is 7-6 against Whitman dating back to 2009. The Warriors lost 6-3 in the most recent meeting last season. Returning player Heidi Moyo earned a 6-2, 6-7(0), 14-12 win at No. 4 singles. 

Whitworth is 0-4 to start its season. Last time the Warriors faced the Pirates they won 7-0 and hold a six-match winning streak dating back to 2021.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

The Warriors bounced back after a loss to No. 3 College of Idaho with a big victory over Eastern Oregon. LC State sits second in the Cascade Conference with a record of 14-2 in conference play. The Warriors hit the road this weekend to take on Bushnell and Corban. 

“We’re excited to be on the road together this next week,” Head Coach Austin Johnson said. “Bushnell and Corban are playing extremely well. They’re each putting up some incredible numbers offensively lately and each have tough home environments. We’ll need to be at our absolute best to have a chance each night.”

LC State has a seven-game winning streak against Bushnell (10-6). Last previous meetings against Bushnell resulted in an 88-63 win. Jaedon Bradley had 23 points alongside Davian Brown’s 11 rebounds. The Beacons led the conference in scoring average so far this season at 89.6 points per game. They are the top team in free throw percentage (.765), 3-point field goal percentage (.401). Spencer Hoffman, the reigning CCC Player of the Week, leads the conference in rebounding (9.7).

LC State took the previous battle of the Warriors by a final of 78-49 and held Corban to 25.4% from the field. Bradley and John Lustig each scored 17 points in the game and Bradley also grabbed 11 rebounds. Corban leads the CCC in 3-point field goal percentage defense (.299) and Jay Wilson leads the conference in field goal percentage (.645). Reece Van Lierop is top in the Cascade in 3-point percentage (.487) and Collin Warmouth is second in free throw percentage (.885).

The LC Warriors are second in the CCC in scoring margin (10.4), free throw percentage (.743), 3-point field goal percentage defense (.305), rebounding margin (5.8) and blocked shots per game (3.5). Quentin Raynor holds the top spot in 3-point field goals made per game in the conference at 2.9.

MEN'S TENNIS

The Warriors won their first home match of the season last weekend against NCAA Division III Whitman College 6-1. LC State has a mixed schedule this weekend and will take on Whitman on the road and also host DIII Whitworth on the same day.

“We will have the opportunity to do a split squad scenario on Saturday,” Head Coach Kai Fong said. “One team will travel to Whitman and also host Whitworth at home on the same day/time. Everyone should get to play as well.”

Whitworth is 0-4 overall to start its season. LC State is 26-1 against Whitworth dating back to 2010. Last time the Warriors faced the Pirates they earned a 7-2 win. Returners Austin Swing and Malte Sommer teamed up for an 8-5 victory in No. 2 doubles.

This Saturday will be the second of four meetings between LC State and Whitman. The Warriors have an eight-match winning streak against the Blues dating back to 2020. LC State will show its depth by playing in two places at once.