(SAN DIEGO) PLNU Women's Basketball outscored Concordia in all four quarters on Saturday in Golden Gym, as the Sea Lions took down the Golden Eagles, 66-52, to celebrate Homecoming Weekend on campus.
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Tavia Rowell scored 19 points to lead all scorers, while
Alli McDonald recorded a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds.
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McDonald's contributions were key for the Sea Lions in outrebounding the Golden Eagles 32-19 and outscoring them by eight in points in the paint.
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After Point Loma put together a 20-point first quarter, Rowell's 3-pointer late in the first half gave the hosts a double-digit lead going into the locker room.
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Eiley Tippins (7 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks) extended PLNU's advantage to as many as 16 in the third quarter, as the Sea Lions led by no fewer than six the rest of the way.
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Maddie Mersch added 12 points to join Rowell and McDonald in double figures.
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With the win, Point Loma (19-5 overall, 14-2 PacWest) remains in first place in the PacWest standings ahead of a crucial conference matchup on Wednesday at Azusa Pacific. Tip-off in Azusa is scheduled for 5:15 p.m.
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POSTGAME PRESS CONFERENCE
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