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Wasatch coach Audrey Hull emphasized every win being a “team” win, but it was hard for her to deny that the Wasps moved to 8-1 on Monday night largely because of one Ashley Garner.
There was little doubt that Garner was the best player on the court in opposing territory as the senior forward scored a season-high 24 points to help the Wasps beat Lehi 66-58.
Garner’s night was her third 20-plus performance of the season, and her impact loomed large in both the first few minutes of the game and in the late stages.
“She came to play. She was unstoppable. She hit the boards hard,” Hull said. “She’s been a great player for me ever since I started, and she’s improved every year, but man, she just had a phenomenal performance. Even though it was a team win, she really helped us get that.”
Garner’s impact in the paint not only dominated the Pioneers’ defense but also neutralized the effect of Lehi’s shooters.
Despite hitting eight 3-pointers as a team, Lehi played from behind the entire way as Wasatch kept scoring at will under the basket.
