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Gallery: Western women knock off MSU Billings

January 27, 2024 10:23 pm

Western Washington University's Brooke Walling gets a low highfive from her teammate as other players slow down around them. — Western Washington University's Brooke Walling gets a hand from teammate Maddy Grandbois after scoring her 1,000th career point as a Viking on Jan. 27 during a 76-68 win over Montana State University Billings. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Players celebrate by hugging in a small huddle as Western Washington University's Aspen Garrison draws a foul. — Players celebrate as Western's Aspen Garrison draws a foul Jan. 27 during a game against Montana State Billings. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Olivia Wikstrom fights for the ball against two opposing members, one of which grabs hold of her wrists. — Western's Olivia Wikstrom fights for the ball against two Montana State University Billings defenders. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Demi Dykstra is fouled as she dives to the basket against the opposing teaam but her hands become entanged with others. — Western's Demi Dykstra, right, is fouled as she drives to the basket. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Brooke Walling aims to hit a shot as opposing team members look to block. — Western's Brooke Walling hits a shot in the paint. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Mason Oberg looks up for the shot as the opposing team member reaches beyond her head. — Western's Mason Oberg looks up for the shot while driving under the hoop. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University head coach Carmen Dolfo checks out the jaw of Maddy Grandbois, who took an elbow to the face. — Western head coach Carmen Dolfo checks out the jaw of Maddy Grandbois, who took an elbow to the face. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Brooke Walling haul in a rebound as she accidentally hits her teammate behind her while surrounded by the opposing team. — Western Washington University's Brooke Walling haul in a rebound against Montana State University-Billings. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Olivia Wikstrom gets past a Montana State University-Billings defender for the basket. — Western's Olivia Wikstrom gets past a defender for the basket. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Brooke Walling fights for the ball with a Montana State University-Billings player on the floor of the court. — Western's Brooke Walling fights for the ball with a Montana State University Billings player. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University women’s basketball captured a 76-68 win over Montana State University Billings at home on Saturday, Jan. 27.