WHEELING, WV: Walsh Women's Basketball opened up their 2026-2027 season on Monday evening at Wheeling University. In a tough back and fourth battle in the first half, the Women had a strong 3rd quarter outscoring the Cardinals 17-9, to build a 50-44 lead entering the final 10 minutes.
With an 8 point lead with 4:30 to go, Wheeling went on an 8-0 run, tying the game at 61 with 2:09 left. In the final 2 minutes, the Cavs only scored one free throw. Wheeling forced a Cavalier turnover and converted a fast break lay up to take their first lead since since halftime. As time expired,
Kiley Dyrlund and
Sydney Ludvigsen each had looks at the basket but the shots did not fall, resulting in the loss.
The Women will travel to Puerto Rico for two games at the Puerto Rico Clasico this Friday and Saturday.
LOCATION: Alma McDonough Center
SCORE: Wheeling 63 - Walsh 62
RECORDS: Wheeling 1-0, Walsh 0-1
FOR THE CAVS
- Kiley Dyrlund was 7 for 15, scoring 16 points and hauling in 12 rebounds.
- Mallory Oddo shot 5 for 8 from the floor, with 15 points and 8 rebounds.
- Leena Patibandla was also in double digits with 12 points.
- The Cavs had 16 turnovers and shot 3 for 21 from three.
