Next stretch
The Point Loma women's basketball team will be on the road for three games to close out 2017. This stretch of games will complete PLNU's five-game road swing to open PacWest play. The Sea Lions will play at Dominican on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m., at Academy of Art on Monday, Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m., and at Dixie State on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 12:30 p.m. (PST)
 
Follow along
If you are unable to attend this week's game, or any PacWest games this season, they will all be available for fans to follow on live stats and live video. To access both live stats and live video visit plnusealions.com/gameday.
 
A look at the Sea Lions
Point Loma is back in the win column after an 85-78 win at California Baptist. This snapped a nine-game losing streak for the Sea Lions against CBU and brought their record to 6-3 on the season (1-1 PacWest).
 
Tayla Hepburn is pacing PLNU in scoring in her first season with the team. She is ranked third in the PacWest with 19.0 points per game. She is also pacing the league in field goal percentage (.593) and ranks 11th with 7.6 rebounds per game. Roya Rustamzada is leading the Sea Lions with 10.3 rebounds per game. She is averaging a double-double with 15.4 points (ninth PacWest) and is also second in the league with 4.8 assists per game. She is also sixth in steals (2.11) and seventh in field goal percentage (.455).
 
As a team, PLNU is second in the PacWest in field goal percentage (.428) and first in rebounding margin (5.0). The Sea Lions are also first in blocks (5.11) and third in assists (16.78).
 
Record watch
Alex Brunk and Roya Rustamzada have both put together amazing careers over their four years with the Sea Lions. Both have climbed the record books in multiple categories and are closing in on multiple top 10 lists. Below is a list of their standings in the record books and the next person in front of them.
Career Rebounds: Rustamzada (t-6th, 769) - t-6th, Danielle Phipps (769)
Career Points: Brunk (1154), Rustamzada (1194) - 10th, Karmen Stickney (1222)
Career Steals: Brunk (147), Rustamzada (182) - 10th, Carrie Carambas (185)
Career Blocks: Rustamzada (75) - 10th, Shawndel Reddic (81)
 
A look at the Penguins
Dominican sits atop the PacWest with a perfect 3-0 record (9-2 overall). The Penguins have won six straight games and are 3-0 at home this season. Dominican is leading the PacWest in shooting percentage (.441) and scoring (82.5 ppg). Sandra Ikeora and Natalie Diaz are each averaging 23.2 ppg to lead the PacWest. Ikeora also leads the league in rebounds (15.8) and double-doubles (nine).
 
A look at the Urban Knights
Academy of Art has struggled this season, posting a 2-10 record (1-3 overall). The Urban Knights opened the season with nine straight losses before winning two of their last three. Pre'Franz Dominick leads the team in scoring (17.0 ppg) and rebounding (10.2). Dominick along with Ikeora and Rustamzada are the only three student-athletes in the PacWest averaging a double-double.  
 
A look at the Trailblazers
Dixie State, along with Dominican, are the only two teams without a conference loss. The Trailblazers have opened PacWest play at 2-0 and are 6-3 overall. Dixie State does not have any one student-athlete that carries the scoring load but instead relies on a group effort. Four Trailblazers are averaging over 8.5 ppg, led by Mariah Martin with 11.2 ppg.
 
Next Games
The Point Loma women's basketball team will play Concordia to start of the 2018 calendar year on Jan. 3 playing in Golden Gymnasium starting at 5:30 p.m. The Sea Lions get one day of rest before facing the California Baptist Lancers at home on Jan. 5 with tip off again starting at 5:30 p.m.