1/18/25 Fulton, MO - The Westminster Blue Jays delivered a dominant performance in front of their home crowd on Saturday, defeating the Spalding Golden Eagles 71-56. With balanced contributions across the roster, the Blue Jays improved their record to 10-5 overall and 7-1 in conference play.
Westminster set the tone early, outscoring Spalding 23-10 in the first quarter with a combination of aggressive defense and efficient offense. Although Spalding narrowed the deficit slightly in the second quarter, Westminster's steady play in the third and fourth quarters ensured the game was never in doubt.
Annette Ramirez had a career game, scoring 28 points on 9-of-20 shooting, including 4-of-11 from beyond the arc and 6-of-7 from the free-throw line. She also contributed five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Avylina Powell-Qualo added 11 points and showcased her defensive prowess with four steals. Olivia Hixson was the glue on both ends of the court, tallying nine points, four rebounds, and four assists, despite facing heavy defensive pressure. The Blue Jays controlled the boards, with Gizelle Carreto pulling down a team-high six rebounds to go along with four points and two steals. Caragan Lockard also chipped in with four rebounds and four points.
The Blue Jays will look to extend their winning streak when they travel to face Principia on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Westminster aims to maintain its strong conference record as the postseason draws nearer.
