Women’s basketball: Lions win GSAC opener

AZUSA - Kelly Boeke scored 15 points to lead a balanced Vanguard

University attack to a 63-52 win over host Azusa Pacific in the Golden

State Conference opener for both schools.

Marisa Emde and Laura Lee each added 14 points for the Lions (12-2,

1-0 in GSAC), while Becky Huddle chipped in with 10.

The Lions overcame a six-point deficit after the first half and

outscored the Cougars, 43-28, in the second half.

Next up, the Lions look to make it 44 in a row at home against

California Baptist Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

GOLDEN STATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

Vanguard U 63, Azusa Pacific 52

Vanguard - Boeke 15, Emde 14, Lee 14, Huddle 10, Seaman 5, McKinney 5.

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

Fouled out - none.

Azusa Pacific - Box 16, Guerrero 8, Herman 8, Barbone 8, Solorio 6,

Lemm 6.

3 pt. goals - Box 4, Solorio 1.

Fouled out - Lemm, Box.