Pioneers Hot Start Too Much to Overcome
Regals drop sixth straight
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - The California Lutheran University
women's basketball returned home to face Lewis & Clark (OR) College on
Saturday afternoon, dropping a 72-62 decision to the Pioneers. L&C's Kim
Kittrell scored a game-high 25 points to lead the Pioneers.
The Pioneers never trailed in the game and led by
as many as 15 in the first half following a 12-0 run with four different
players contributing points.
The Regals were held to only 9-of-29 shooting
while the Pioneers enjoyed a 14-of-28 performance in the opening 20 minutes.
Cal Lutheran, as it has throughout the season,
made an early second half run cutting the deficit to 42-38 with 11:28 in
regulation. The Regals bench played a large role in the team's comeback scoring
23 of 38 second half points.
CLU forward Shana Moore led the non-starters with
a team-high 15 points in 27 minutes. Danika Briggs added 10 in 19 minutes off
the bench.
CLU's defense picked up holding the Pioneers to
just 9-of-27 shooting in the second half, but a 24-16 rebounding advantage held
off any late comeback attempts. L&C's Margaret Dowling was the main
contributor grabbing 14 rebounds, including 10 in the second half and chipped
in with nine points.
Kittrell recorded game-highs in points (25),
steals (7) and assists (5). She also grabbed six rebounds and scored 16 of her
25 in the second half.
Cal Lutheran (1-6) will host the two-day Posada
Royale Classic on December 28-29. The Regals will open the event against John
Carroll (OH) University on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Box Score: L&C 72, CLU 62 F
