Daily Hen Archive
Last Updated: Monday, January 19, 2004
Men's Basketball
Overall: 9-4 SCIAC: 2-0
The Men's Basketball team won a much-anticipated rematch with the University
of Redlands Bulldogs on Saturday with a 95-82 victory. Alex Lloyd led all
scorers with 23 points and 15 rebounds, and Tyler Velten added 15 points and 12
rebounds as the Hens took advantage of a cold shooting night for the Bulldogs.
Redlands was 18-72 from beyond the arc, taking just 15 shots from inside the
three-point line. The Sagehens pushed the ball up court and their swarming
defense led to a number of easy baskets, including a few spectacular dunks from
Lloyd. On Wednesday, Pomona-Pitzer takes their 2-0 conference record into Stag
territory for a 7:30 game.
With less than 15 seconds remaining, and the shot clock winding down, David
Knowles sank a three-pointer to seal a 68-62 conference-opening victory over the
visiting Whittier Poets. In a game marked by solid defensive play and sporadic
shooting by both teams, the Sagehens were able to maintain a lead in the second
half on the strength of their rebounding. Tyler Velton led all scorers with 17
points and 9 rebounds, and Alex Lloyd added 11 points and 7 boards. On Saturday
the Sagehens host Redlands in a much anticipated rematch that promises to be a
high scoring affair.
David Knowles paced the Sagehens to a 64-40 victory against Vassar
College on Saturday. Knowles scored 13 points (3-5 3-point range), had 7 steals
and 3 assists. Edward Wexler-Beron scored 15 points to lead all scorers, and
Tyler Velten added 8 points and 12 boards. On the night, the Hens shot 51% from
the field, and held their opponents to a season-low 12 points in the first half
to put the game away.
Concordia-Irvine University defeated the Sagehens on Friday in the opening
round of the Occidental Classic Basketball tournament, 81-62. Mark Erler scored
14 points on 5-8 shooting, including 2-2 from three-point range; David Knowles
added 12 points. Despite shooting 58% in the first half, and 49% on the game,
the Hens could do little more than watch as Concordia put on a shooting clinic.
For the game, Concordia shot 54% from the field, and 56% from beyond the arc
(10-15 in the second half). Tomorrow the Sagehens take on Vassar College at 5:30
pm.
The Sagehens got 17 points and six rebounds from Alex Lloyd and 10 points
each from Chaz Turner and Edward Wexler-Beron to send the La Sierra University
Golden Eagles home empty-handed. The Hens' swarming defense kept the pressure on
La Sierra, forcing 18 turnovers and giving up only six. A hot-shooting second
half (70%), including 7-11 from three-point range, helped Pomona-Pitzer pull
away. On Friday the Sagehens travel to Occidental to participate in the
Occidental Classic.
Women's Basketball
Overall: 5-8 SCIAC: 2-0
Chapman University ran away with a 61-46 win on Saturday. After the score was
tied at 24 at halftime, Chapman pulled away behind the sharp-shooting of Melody
Bongiorno who had a game-high 25 points on 10-18 shooting, to go with 7 rebounds
and 5 assists. The Hens were led by Caroline Crocker's 12 points and 5 rebounds.
Shooting only 28% for the game compared to 42% for Chapman, the Hens faced an
uphill battle. On Tuesday, Pomona-Pitzer visits La Verne for a 7:30 game.
Autumn Niibu scored 11 points including 3-3 three-pointers to lead all
scorers as the Sagehens defeated visiting Caltech on Friday. Shelagh Jane-Cooley
scored 10 and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Meg McCarter added 9 points, 5 rebounds,
2 assists and 1 block, as the Hens shot 52% for the game. Shelby Montague scored
7 points and pulled down 4 rebounds for the Beavers. On Saturday the Sagehens
host Chapman at 5 pm.
Lindsay Hill filled up the stat sheet en route to leading the Sagehens to
56-45 victory over visiting Occidental College on Tuesday night. Hill finished
with 9 points, 8 rebounds, 7 turnovers, 4 assists, 2 blocks, and 1 steal.
Shelagh Jane-Cooley led the Hens in scoring with 12 points and 6 rebounds, and
Caroline Crocker added 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals. Autumn Niibu (7) and
Alana Casner (5) kept control of the offense, combining for 12 assists. On
Friday, the Sagehens host Caltech at 7:30 pm.
Caroline Crocker paced three Hens in double figures as Pomona-Pitzer defeated
Vassar College 64-41 in the second round of the Redlands Holiday Tournament.
Crocker scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds, and Elaine Yamazaki scored
11 including 3-5 from 3-point range. The Sagehens shot 56% from the field (4-10
from 3-point range) in the first half, and then cruised in the second half.
Every member of the team scored and grabbed at least one rebound in the winning
effort. On Tuesday the Hens host Occidental at 7:30 pm to open conference
play.
The Sagehens could not overcome an 18 point first half last night as they
fell to Wheaton College 66-55 in the opening round of the Redlands Holiday
Tournament. After shooting only 6-17 from the field including 0-6 from
beyond the arc, the Hens chirped back, outscoring their opponents 37-36 in the
second half behind Freshman point guard Alana Casner's 13 points, 5 rebounds,
and 4 assists. Unfortunately, they could not overcome a 30-18 halftime deficit.
Pomona-Pitzer next faces Vassar College on Friday at 2:30 pm.
Second chances are hard to come by, but the Women's Basketball team took
advantage of a second consecutive meeting with the La Sierra Golden Eagles,
coming out on top 66-61 on Monday. Lindsay Hill led all scorers with 14 points,
going 12-14 from the line. Caroline Crocker had another outstanding game with 11
points and 11 rebounds; Alana Casner added 11 points and 8 rebounds. The
difference in this game was free throws. The Hens were 26-37 (70%), while the
Golden Eagles were only 9-18 (50%). The Hens compete in the Redlands Tournament
beginning on Thursday.
La Sierra University took advantage of a cold-shooting second by the Sagehens
and pulled away with a 66-60 win on Saturday. Alexandra Schaible led all scorers
with 21 points and pulled down seven rebounds; Alana Casner added 11 points,
eight coming on free throws. The Golden Eagles shot 52% in the second half
compared to 29% for the Hens. These same two teams will battle it out in the new
year as they complete an extended home and away series.
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