CLAREMONT, Calif. --- The George Fox women's basketball team came away empty-handed on its SoCal trip after a close loss to Pomona-Pitzer on Sunday, Nov. 21, falling 75-69.

How It Happened

A high-powered first quarter tilted toward the Sagehens with a 22-17 lead for the hosts after ten minutes. Erin Yoshitake led the way in the first quarter with five points and Alexa Borter chipped in four off the bench to help keep pace.

The second quarter was the difference-maker in the game. Fox gave the ball away nine times and surrendered 11 points off those turnovers. Fox was outscored 21-11 in the frame after taking just nine shots in the quarter and trailed 43-28 at the break.

The Bruins adjusted in the third quarter and made a game of it after outscoring their hosts 41-32 in the final 20 minutes, but it wasn't enough to overcome the 15-point halftime deficit. The Bruins were able to limit their turnovers in the second half to pull back within six, but the Sagehens held off the rally try to save the win.

Top Performances

Parks did her best to provide a spark on offense with ten points off the bench. Emily Stephens pulled down a team-high nine boards, and Borter led the way with four assists as a reserve. As a team, the Bruins were able to live in the paint with a +20 advantage in scoring on drives.

What It Means

Fox finishes its preseason slate with a 2-3 record after going 0-2 in its weekend trip to Southern California.

Up Next

The Bruins return home to rest and reset for the opening of Northwest Conference action on Dec. 3 in Miller Gymnasium.