(LONG BEACH, Calif.) PLNU Women's Basketball made a major statement of intent on Saturday afternoon, defeating NCAA Division I Long Beach State in an exhibition game by a 74-71 margin.
Point Loma, who scored 101 points a week ago in a dominant exhibition victory over La Sierra, continued its strong start to the preseason by outscoring LBSU on the road.
The Sea Lions led by as many as seven points in the second quarter, before the hosts went in front early in the fourth.
Ruby Vlahov restored PLNU's lead with a layup at the halfway point of the final period, which the visitors would never relinquish.
The Sea Lions held advantages in fastbreak points (14-4) and points off turnovers (15-6).
Eiley Tippins scored a game-high 23 points, while Vlahov (18 points) and
Izzy Navarro (15 points, 6 assists) joined her in double figures.
Hannah Golan led all players with 14 rebounds.
Point Loma officially opens its regular season on Nov. 14 against Cal Poly Pomona at 1 p.m. in San Marcos.
