Women’s basketball: Lions take care of Hawks

EL CAJON - The Vanguard University women’s basketball team used a

strong offensive performance in the first half to defeat host Christian

Heritage, 65-56, in Golden State Athletic Conference action Tuesday

night.

Becki Huddle led the Lions (12-5, 5-3 in conference) with 12 points,

while Beth Weidler chipped in 11, including three three-pointers.

Vanguard held the Hawks (4-14, 2-6) to 30% shooting in the first half

and jumped out to a 39-20 lead. In a balenced attack, six Lions’ players

had seven or more points in the game.

The Lions will continue GSAC competition when they host Hope

International Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

GOLDEN STATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

Vanguard 65, Christian Heritage 56

Vanguard - Huddle 12, Weidler 11, McKinney 9, Candelaria 8, Lee 8,

Edmiston 7, Boeke 6, Seaman 2, Axelson 2.

3 pt. goals - Weidler 3, Lee 2, Huddle 2, Edmiston 1.

Fouled out - none.

Technical fouls - none.

Christian Heritage - Stevenson 13, Hamilton 12, Zunic 10, Gray 10,

Humann 6, Tapija 3, Ard 2.

3 pt. goals - Stevenson 3, Zunic 2, Tapija 1.

Fouled out - none.

Technical fouls - none.

Halftime - Vanguard, 39-20