SWANNANOA, N.C. — Warren Wilson women's basketball hosted undefeated Guilford College on Wednesday evening inside Devries Gymnasium, battling through a challenging first quarter before settling in and trading runs with one of the ODAC's top teams.
Guilford opened the game with a 30-point first quarter behind hot perimeter shooting and strong rebounding, but the Owls responded with steady improvement across the remaining three periods — outscoring the Quakers 16–11 in the third and matching them point-for-point in the fourth.
Galloway Pours in Career-High 28
Freshman Ori Galloway delivered one of the best performances of her young career, scoring 28 points on 12–24 shooting while adding 4 assists, 2 steals, and several momentum-shifting fast-break finishes. She was especially dominant in the second half, creating transition chances and consistently attacking the paint.
Lewis Grabs 12 Boards in Two-Way Effort
Moosie Lewis anchored Warren Wilson on both ends with an impressive 12 rebounds, along with 8 points, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. Her work on the defensive glass helped slow Guilford's second-chance scoring after halftime.
Littlejohn and Martin Add Key Scoring
- Kiera Littlejohn provided valuable interior scoring with 8 points on 4–6 shooting and added 4 rebounds.
- Ellie Martin added 6 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals, contributing heavily to ball movement and defensive pressure.
Bench Contributions and Defensive Highlights
- Jordan McGhee supplied 5 points, 2 assists, and strong defensive minutes.
- Briah Clarke added 3 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals, helping spark several fast-break opportunities.
- Hailey Ripley chipped in 3 points on a made three during the Owls' second-quarter push.
Warren Wilson scored 42 points in the paint and 20 fast-break points, capitalizing on Guilford's turnovers and stretches of cold shooting. The Owls also held the Quakers to just 11 points in the third quarter — their lowest-scoring period of the night — showing the effectiveness of WWC's defensive adjustments after halftime.
Looking Ahead
The Owls continue their homestand later this week as they face another non-conference test, aiming to build on their strong second-half defensive performance and continued scoring balance.
