ST. LOUIS, Mo. - In what turned out to be a historic afternoon in the Field House, the Washington University in St. Louis women's basketball team secured the program's 1,000th win with a commanding 77-30 victory over Brandeis University, Sunday, February 18. With the University Athletic Association win, WashU's record upped to 16-8 (9-4 UAA), while Brandeis' record dropped to 5-19 (1-12 UAA). 
 

The WashU women's basketball program began competition in the 1979-80 campaign. The Bears recorded the program's first win against Lindenwood University, 73-42, that year. Fast forward to the 2023-24 season, the Bears notched the program's 1,000th victory. The historic win adds an impressive accolade to an already historic resume. The women's basketball program has turned in five NCAA Championships (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2010). 
 

In addition, WashU's 30 points allowed marks the fewest the Bears have conceded in over a decade. The last time WashU allowed 30 points or less came in the 2012-13 season in a game that saw Brandeis tally 28 points.  
 

Furthermore, WashU's 30 points allowed marks head coach Randi Henderson's fewest point surrendered in her seven-year tenure at WashU.  
 

In the contest, senior Jessica Brooks turned in a near double-double. Brooks finished with 16 points, nine rebounds, one steal, and one assist. Brooks went a perfect 6-for-6 from the charity stripe. 
 

Sophomore Nailah McBeth registered 13 points and seven boards in the victory. McBeth finished the contest shooting 5-of-9 from the floor. 
 

First year Catherine Goodwin recorded 10 points, five rebounds, and one helper. 
 

Sophomore Jordan Rich and first year Lexy Harris each added nine points. Harris ended the game one rebound shy of a double-double. 
 

As a team, the Bears connected on 27-of-58 (46.6%) from the field, 18-of-23 (78.3%) from the line, and 5-of-13 (38.5%) from long range. 
 

Comparatively, WashU's defensive efforts held Brandeis to a shooting percentage of 12.5% (7-for-56). 
 

WashU notched statistical advantages in points in the paint (44-10), points off turnovers (14-5), and bench points (29-3). 
 

In the first quarter, the Bears raced out to the quick 7-0 lead, spanning just two minutes of game time. Goodwin, Rich, and Brooks each drilled a bucket as the Judges' signaled for a timeout. 
 

Rich then dialed up a three to extend WashU's cushion to nine, 12-3. However, Brandeis ended the first stanza on 6-0 run to trim WashU's lead to just four, 15-11. 
 

The Bears then began the second quarter on an 8-0 run to establish the 12-point, 23-11, advantage. The run was highlighted by a Rich long ball and was capped off by a Harris layup.  
 

WashU's defense held Brandeis scoreless until the 5:20 mark of the second period as the Judges connected on a free throw. 
 

With the second quarter winding down, the Bears secured a 6-0 run to snag the 15-point, 33-18, halftime lead. Goodwin grabbed all six points on four free throws and one jumper. 
 

After the break, WashU allowed just two points in the third quarter. The Brandeis bucket, at the 8:23 mark, accounted for all of the scoring for the visitors. 
 

The Bears ended the third quarter on a 21-point run to warrant the comfortable, 36-point, 56-20, advantage.  
 

WashU was able to earn the commanding, 47-point, victory as the Bears took down Brandeis by a final score of 77-30. 
 

The Bears will complete the regular season with a Senior Day, UAA, showdown against University of Chicago, Saturday, February 24. Tip-off from the Field House is slated for 1 p.m. Before the contest, the Bears will honor seniors Christina Walker, Katie Minkler, and Jessica Brooks.