The Whatcom Community College women's basketball team lost to Spokane 70-55 late Sunday, March 3, in a consolation round game at the NWAACC Tournament in Kennewick.

The loss ended the Orcas' season.

Whatcom fell behind early 9-2 but rallied to take the lead later in the first half and go into halftime ahead 33-31.

The Orcas increased their lead early in the second half before Spokane tied the game with 17 minutes remaining. Soon after, Spokane took the lead and led for the rest of the game.

Bree Park led Whatcom with 17 points. Erika Locker had 15 points and 11 rebounds and Cambie Edwards had 15 points and seven rebounds for the Orcas.

SPOKANE 70, WHATCOM 55

Spokane: Brons 14, Holsinger 6, Cook 14, Wilson 10, Williams 10, Corona 8, Christiansen 8. Totals 22-58 19-25 70.

WCC: Amanda Tapia 3, Nathalie Gruber 3, Erika Locker 15, Cambie Edwards 15, Margaret Redelinghuis 2, Leah Korthuis 0, Bree Park 17. Totals 17-51 17-22 55.

Half: WCC 33, Spokane 31.

3-ptg: Spokane 7; WCC 4 (Park 3). Rebounds: Spokane 38 (Holsinger 11); WCC 33 (Locker 11). Assists: Spokane 15 (Holsinger 7); WCC 11 (Locker 4, Korthuis 4). Fouls: Spokane 18, WCC 23 (Park). Turnovers: Spokane 15, WCC 19.