SAN DIMAS, Calif. - The women's basketball team dominated Life Pacific today to notch its first win of the year, 78-29.
A layup by Jessie Slade to begin the game started a streak of six unanswered points, followed by a three-pointer by Taylor Sutherland. Brooke Quintana had a big first quarter, tallying seven points while shooting 3-for-4 from the floor to help Simpson hold a 17-7 lead.
The Warriors scored the first four points of the second quarter on a layup by Jaden Cox, followed by a pair of free throws by Ebony Cooper to pull within six. But the Red Hawks rallied to dominate the rest of the period, outscoring Life Pacific 20-1. Norma Tulua led the team with five points, followed by four points each from Sutherland and Quintana, giving Simpson a 37-12 lead at halftime.
Defensive play highlighted the third quarter as both teams held each other to a combined eight field goals. Simpson held the advantage with five field goals to extend its lead to 30 points heading into the fourth quarter.
Simpson continued to roll as its bench played a big role in anchoring the offense in the furth quarter; Monet Dunham posted seven points, with Andrea Perez following close behind with six points.
Brooke Quintana posted a team-high 16 points and five assists, while Senaida Barrientos added 11 points, five rebounds,and five steals.
Coming off the bench, Norma Tulua, Monet Dunham, Andrea Perez, and Breahn Flood combined for 26 points and eight rebounds.
The Red Hawks are back in action on Monday as they play an exhibition against the University of the Pacific at 2 PM in Stockton, CA.
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