SAN MARCOS, Calif. -
Simpson University women's basketball picked up its first win of the season in the Cal Pac Conference Tournament opener.
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The Red Hawks are now a win away from advancing to the NAIA National Tournament and they will face Benedictine Thursday at 2 PM.
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SU received a great performance from Sandra Berrocal who scored a game-high 16 points in only twenty minutes. Brianna Clark added 12 points, four rebounds, and three assists in the Red Hawks' win.
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Simpson's defense continued to be the stronghold for the Red Hawks holding USK to 36 percent from the field and forced 25 turnovers that resulted in 14 points.
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SU women's basketball has the chance to achieve many firsts with a win today including its first-ever conference championship and NAIA championship berth.