THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Cal Lutheran women's basketball team had four Regals score double-digit points against Whittier to help them defeat the Poets, 79-73 Wednesday night in Gilbert Arena.
Jessi Westering led the Regals (12-8, 7-4 SCIAC) as she scored a career-high 18 points. She was 6-for-6 from the free-throw line and hit two back to back three-pointers out of her five attempts. Westering also added three rebounds and one assist.
Rylie Wada also had a big night as she scored a season-high 14 points for the Violet and Gold. Wada was 5-for-9 from the field, shooting 1-for-2 from behind the arc and knocked down all three free throw attempts. She added two rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Kailee Yan and Kiana Gray both scored double-digits as well, as they put up 13 points each. Yan was 3-for-7 behind the three-point arc, 4-for-4 from the free throw line and also added four rebounds and one assist. Gray was 4-for-8 from the field, going 3-for-5 from the free throw line and pulled down six boards.
The Regals and Poets went shot-for-shot the entire first half. With one second left in the second quarter, Danielle Roumbos knocked down a huge three-pointer to give the Regals a 36-32 lead as they headed into halftime.
It continued to be a close game until the Poets went on a 10-3 run with seven minutes left in the fourth quarter. With a few free throws made by Wada and a three-pointer from Gray, the Regals were back in the game. As the seconds dwindled down, the Regals were sent to the line five times. Westering was able to seal the deal for the Regals as she made both of her free throws. Cal Lutheran was able to walk away with a 79-73 victory over the Whittier Poets.
The Regals will see the court again on Saturday at 4 p.m. as they take on the no. 1 team in Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), the Chapman Panthers.
Box Score: CLU 79, WC 73
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Release by Nicki Tetherow, Assistant Sports Information Director
