ANGWIN, Calif. - Coming off a tough road loss, the Jessup women's basketball team came ready to play as they traveled up to Napa County to take on Pacific Union. Holding a lead through the end of the first two quarters the Warriors capitalized in the final half maximizing offensively to take away the W, 92-67.

"Very pleased to get our first road win!  We were a little slow out of the gate but I'm proud of how we turned it on in the second half," head coach Kurt Westendorp reflected.

After the first 10-minutes of play, the Warriors held a two-point lead going into the second quarter (14-12).  In the second quarter Jessup offensively took off taking a lead by as much as 11 points midway through the quarter with a three-pointer by Sara Vasquez. The Pioneers would go on a 6-0 run late in the quarter to come within two points, but the Warriors bounced back with a final basket to secure the lead 37-33 after the first half.

The Warriors held strong out the gate putting in work defensively in the third quarter, forcing the Pioneers to commit six turnovers, and converting them into baskets on the other end. Reflecting in the score, Jessup would maintain their momentum for a strong lead going into the final quarter, 72-46.

"Our surge coming out of halftime was a credit to our defense and rebounding," Westendorp said. "We were able to turn our stops into scores and build momentum."

Leading by double-figures through the fourth quarter, the Warriors held a twenty plus lead to secure the win with a team-high 20 assists, 92-67. The Warriors were led by a foursome posting double figures on the night. Ashlyn Jones had 18 points, 7 rebounds and going 9-12 from the floor, Rona Chavez added 17 points, 5 steals and 4 assists, Olivia Luu with 16 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds, rounded out with Lily Hagerty contributing 10 points.

"I'm proud that we shared the basketball very well tonight.  Being able to rack up 20 assists is a big number," Westendorp said. "When we share the ball like we did tonight our offense really flows."

The Lady Warriors will spend the rest of the week working in the gym before heading to the San Francisco State next Tuesday for an exhibition game.
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