Wildcats refocus after narrow loss in season finale

ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington Wildcats womens basketball team (23-5) fell short 58-56 to Northwest Nazarene University in a competitive battle to conclude their regular season. Despite the loss, Head Coach Randi Richardson is confident her team will bounce back, according to a statement from CWU Athletics. “We built all year to have a moment like this, and it was a great game. Credit to NNU for making some big plays down the stretch and things didn't fall for us. This moment doesn't define this team, and there is more season to be played. I love our seniors and I'm proud of who they have been in their time as Wildcats. Next week we will respond,” she said.