SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - The
Lawrence Technological University women's basketball team opened its 2026–27 season in commanding fashion Friday afternoon, cruising to a
71–47 victory over East-West University at the Don Ridler Fieldhouse.
The Blue Devils set the tone immediately with an explosive first-quarter surge, taking a 22–7 lead behind sharp perimeter shooting and defensive pressure. LTU maintained total control throughout the afternoon, leading wire-to-wire for all 40 minutes and building a advantage as large as 24 points in the second half.
Game Highlights & Key Leaders
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Averi Peot: Shared game-high honors with 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting and went 5-for-6 from the free-throw line while adding 5 rebounds.
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Liv Linden: Controlled the tempo with an efficient 16 points (7-of-11 FG) while dishing out a game-high 7 assists and picking up 3 steals.
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Ella Haupert: Dominant on the glass, pulling down a team-high 10 rebounds alongside 3 points and 2 steals.
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Gabby Brooks-Foster: Sparked the bench with 8 points and 2 assists in 18 minutes.
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Sydney Garon & Addy Barnes: Contributed across the board, with Garon knocking down two early 3-pointers for 6 points and 6 rebounds, while Barnes added 6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.
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Defense & Depth: LTU forced 27 turnovers and recorded 15 steals, translating East-West mistakes into 24 points off turnovers. LTU's bench outscored East-West's reserves 23–6.
