Coupeville grad Makana Stone helped Whitman thrash its cross-town rivals. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
Only 3.2 miles separate Whitman College and Walla Walla University.
The difference between the current skill levels of their women’s basketball teams is a much bigger distance, however.
Powered by Coupeville grad Makana Stone, Whitman made that very clear Wednesday night, rampaging to a 107-33 win.
The non-conference victory lifts the NCAA DIII Blues to 1-1 on the season, while the NAIA Wolves fall to 1-5.
Walla Walla actually led for a bit, holding on to a 3-2 lead until Stone slashed through the paint for a layup at the 7:44 mark of the first period.
After that, it was all Whitman, as the former CHS star added a jumper and another layup as the Blues thundered out to a 25-7 lead at the first break.
If the first quarter seemed one-sided, the second frame was a massacre, as Whitman poured in 35 points in just 10 minutes of action.
Up 60-21 at the break, the Blues went heavily to their bench in the second half, coasting home while giving their starters plenty of rest time.
Playing just 19 minutes, Stone finished with 10 points and a team-high 7 rebounds.
She also had three assists, two steals and a blocked shot.
Whitman returns to action this weekend, playing at the Whit Classic in Spokane.
The Blues open Friday against the University of Texas at Tyler, then faces Montana Tech Saturday night.
