Women’s basketball: Lions hammer Patten

COSTA MESA - The Vanguard University women’s basketball team made

it two whopper wins in a row, defeating visiting Patten College, 112-55,

Saturday night at the Pit.

Laura Lee led six Lions’ players in double digits with 19 points,

while Beth Weidler chipped in with 18.

Courtney McKinney had a career-high 14 points and 11 rebounds for the

Lions (2-0), ranked No. 10 in the NAIA, as they shot 58% from the field

en route to the blowout.

LaTyia Williams had 20 points for Patten (0-2).

NONCONFERENCE

Vanguard University 112, Patten 55

Patten - Williams 20, Johnson 17, Guardado 17, Martinez 1, Lofton 0.

3 pt. goals - Guardado 3, Williams 2.

Fouled out - Feria.

Vanguard - Lee 19, Weidler 18, Emde 14, McKinney 14, Boeke 14,

Edmiston 10, Candelaria 8, Dittenbir 6, Huddle 6, Linderman 3.

3 pt. goals - Lee 4, Weidler 2, Linderman 1, Edmiston 1, Emde 1.

Fouled out - Edmiston, Candelaria.

Halftime - Vanguard, 55-31.