University of La Verne Women's Basketball Team Dominates on the Road

Strategic Insights -

The University of La Verne women's basketball team showcased its strength in a 60-50 victory over the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs, with Chiara Brown leading all players with 18 points and five rebounds. The team's fourth-quarter surge was fueled by a 9-2 run, with baskets from Kim Leon and Cayla Harang, and a three-pointer by Alyssa Smith that sealed the win. The Leopards improved to 3-1 overall, while the Banana Slugs fell to 4-3.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chiara Brown led all players with 18 points, shooting 6-11 from the field and 6-6 from the free throw line. She also added five rebounds and two steals.
  • Marissa Howell contributed 11 points, knocking down two threes, and dished out a team-high five assists.
  • The University of La Verne women's basketball team played a complete defensive game, holding the Banana Slugs to a low-scoring affair in the first half.
  • The team assisted on 18 of 21 baskets, showing a strong emphasis on sharing the ball and finding open players.
  • The Leopards executed a decisive 9-2 run in the fourth quarter, bookended by baskets from Kim Leon and Cayla Harang, to extend their advantage to 50-40.
  • Brianna Torres scored eight points off two three-pointers, with six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
  • Naomi Jackson had a solid all-around game for the Leopards, finishing with six points, four assists, two rebounds, and a steal.
  • Alexa Litchev led UC Santa Cruz with 11 points.

Statistics:

  • The University of La Verne women's basketball team outscored the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs 31-11 in the fourth quarter.
  • Chiara Brown made 6-6 free throws, going perfect from the line.
  • Marissa Howell added a team-high five assists to her 11 points.
  • The Leopards assisted on 18 of 21 baskets.
  • The Banana Slugs were held to a 44.7% field goal percentage, compared to the Leopards' 45.3%.
  • The Leopards improved to 3-1 overall, while the Banana Slugs fell to 4-3.

Sources:

  • University of La Verne news release (date not specified)