Women’s basketball: Lions roll past Azusa Pacific

COSTA MESA - In a battle for first place in the Golden State

Athletic Conference, Vanguard University used a balanced attack and held

off Azusa Pacific, 85-76, Tuesday night in women’s basketball action.

All five starters scored in double figures for the Lions, ranked No. 13

in the NAIA.

The win puts the Lions (19-4, 8-2 in conference) a game up on the Cougars

(16-5, 7-3).

Kelly Boeke and Becki Huddle each had 16 points, while Deborah Candelaria

added 12 for Vanguard.

The Lions led by as many as 19 points before Azusa cut the lead to 81-74

with 1:13 left to play.

Allison Box led the Cougars with 25 points, while Jennifer Barbone added

24.

GOLDEN STATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

Vanguard University 85, Azusa Pacific 76

Azusa Pacific - Box 25, Barbone 24, Lemm 12, Herman 6, Clark 4,

Solorio 3, Guerrero 2.

3 pt. goals - Box 5, Solorio 1.

Fouled out - Barbone.

Vanguard - Boeke 16, Huddle 16, Candelaria 12, Emde 11, Lee 10,

Weidler 8, Fikse 6, Seaman 3, Hernando 3.

3 pt. goals - Emde 3, Weidler 2, Lee 2, Huddle 2, Seaman 1, Hernando

1.

Fouled out - Fikse.

Technical fouls - Vanguard coach, 1.