The Washington State women got off to a hot start in the season opener on Monday afternoon in a 93-41 victory over Loyola Marymount. The Cougs led for all but :28 seconds of the game and gave head coach Kamie Ethridge her fourth straight regular season opener victory.
Every Coug that stepped on the court on Monday scored at least 2-points but it was Bella Murekatete who finished with the game high 18-points. She went 8 for 13 from the field and added 5 rebounds and an assist in her 20 minutes of play. Charlisse Leger-Walker went 7 of 12 from the field for 16 points and 7 rebounds with 6 assists.