HONOLULU – Haylee Saurette and Cara Liggins each recorded double-doubles to lift the Point Loma women's basketball team to an 87-65 win over Chaminade, to close out their three-game road trip to Hawaii. (Jan. 8)
 
Saurette scored 24 points en route to post first career double-double. The sophomore forward hit four 3-pointers and went 10-of-11 from the free throw line to record her career-high in points. She also pulled down 10 rebounds and dished out two assists.
 
Cara Liggins registered all 10 of her rebounds on the defensive glass to go along with her 11 points on 3-of-6 shooting. Carol Schroeder just missed a double-double of her own as she scored 13 points (6-of-9) and grabbed nine rebounds. Kennedi Byram came off the bench and hit four 3-pointers to post a career-high of her own with 13 points. Destiny Castro led Chaminade with 22 points.
 
The Sea Lions never trailed in the game as they led 21-14 at the end of the first quarter, and 44-27 at halftime. PLNU extended its lead to 27 points with a 14-1 run early in the third quarter, and never looked back.
 
Team Records
Point Loma (10-4, 6-2 PacWest), Chaminade (2-12, 2-6 PacWest)
 
PacWest Implications
The win keeps PLNU in a tie with Biola for third place in the conference standings, two games back of first-place Hawaii Pacific (8-0). The loss leaves Chaminade in 10th place at 2-6.
 
Words from coach Lisa Faulkner
On tonight's team effort: "It was a collective effort both offensively and defensively. Everyone has gotten minutes this season, and it helps in games like this. Haylee Saurette and Isabel Turk were both in the starting lineup, and we were able to stick with the things that we do well in practice. Those things translated to a really good all-around performance."
 
On the Sea Lions' rebounding: "Rebounding is huge for us. We make it a point of emphasis offensively and defensively. It is really a toughness stat, and Carol (Schroeder) sets the tone for us there. Chaminade is a good rebounding team, so it was very impressive that we dominated them on the glass."
 
On returning to Golden Gym for a three-game homestand: "To be back at home, practicing on our own court and getting back in a routine will be good for us. Hopefully, we can get healthy too."
 
News and Notes
> Saurette's previous career-high was 20 points
> PLNU has won the rebounding battle in 11 straight games
> Point Loma has made 20 or more free throws in four of the past five games
> The Sea Lions are 10-0 all-time vs. Chaminade
 
Next Game
PLNU will return home to host Academy of Art on Monday, Jan. 13 in the team's annual Welcome Back Game. Tip-off time for the contest has been moved up to 2 p.m.