LC Basketball Teams Sweep Walla Walla

Warriors women set program record, men rally in second half

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Both the Lewis-Clark State women's and men's basketball teams picked up Cascade Conference wins at home against Walla Walla University on Wednesday night. The 12th-ranked Warrior women cruised to a 111-44 victory, setting a program record with 40 assists. Meanwhile, the LC men rallied in the second half to beat Walla Walla 64-57.

Why it matters

The wins keep both LC teams in contention for the Cascade Conference title, as the women improved to 17-6 overall and 11-4 in league play, while the men moved to 18-5 overall and 12-3 in conference.

The details

The Warrior women were led by career-high performances from Kendall Wallace (26 points) and Grace Beardin (16 points), while Tatum Brager tied her career-high with 21 points. On the men's side, Colfax native John Lustig scored a team-high 21 points and Dylan Skaife added 13 as the Warriors rallied in the second half.

  • The games were played on Wednesday night.
  • Both LC teams will host Warner Pacific University on Friday night.

The players

Kendall Wallace

A player on the Lewis-Clark State women's basketball team who scored a career-high 26 points in the win over Walla Walla.

Grace Beardin

An Orofino native who plays for the Lewis-Clark State women's basketball team and set a career-high with 16 points in the victory.

Tatum Brager

A player on the Lewis-Clark State women's basketball team who tied her career-high with 21 points in the game.

John Lustig

A Colfax native who plays for the Lewis-Clark State men's basketball team and led the Warriors with 21 points in their win over Walla Walla.

Dylan Skaife

A player on the Lewis-Clark State men's basketball team who scored 13 points in the victory over Walla Walla.

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What’s next

The doubleheader between LC and Warner Pacific tips off at 5 p.m. on Friday inside the P1FCU Activity Center, with live radio coverage in the LC Valley on 95.5 FM and AM 950 KOZE and streaming free online at koze.com.

The takeaway

The dominant wins by both the LC women's and men's basketball teams keep them in contention for the Cascade Conference titles, showcasing the strength of the Warriors' programs as they prepare to host another conference foe this Friday.