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Show LCL Weber 2 7 vs. Ricks With the season half over Weber took to the road, meeting Ricks again this time at Rexburg. The game was the major attraction of “HomeComing Week,” held annually in that community and, with the enthusiasm of their townspeople backing them, the Ricks players loomed as strong contenders for the victory. Undaunted, the Weberites weathered the determined assault of Ricks and after a second “Saintstyle’ game waltzed from the floor, victors by a single point, as indicated by the 23 to 22 point majority. Weber vs. Albion The team then journeyed to Albion and met the Albion State Normal for the second time of the season. This game brought to Weber its first defeat, although a victory was won from the standpoint of sportsmanship and t. Powell and Williams starred for Albion, which scored 28 points, outstanding for Weber, which established a total of 20 points. s. L. D. S. The final game of the season was played at Salt Lake against L. D. S. before a small crowd. Although the contest was comparatively slow the 23-17 score, which was in favor of Weber, indicated the balanced abilities of the two teams. This game brought to Weber her first league championship in basketball, won only through the self-reliant efforts of her players and through the enthusiastic support accorded by her student body. Weber vs. Idaho Tech A non-league game with Idaho Tech was played February 19 in the Weber gymnasium. The first half ended 21 to 9 with Weber in the lead. During the second period Tech came back determined to redeem herself, and but for the steady and accurate playing of Weber might have succeeded. Richie of Tech, and Irvine of Weber, were the outstanding stars. Their combined personal score totaled 27 points. The final score was 31 to 25 for Weber. [89] |