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Hope International University

HIU vs Biola
Liza Rosales
54
Hope Int'l Hope 2-1
82
Winner Biola BIO 4-8,3-2 PacWest
Hope Int'l Hope
2-1
54
Final
82
Biola BIO
4-8,3-2 PacWest
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Hope Int'l Hope 10 30 6 8 54
Biola BIO 25 19 28 10 82

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Robert Nilsen

Fust With 20 But Royals Can't Keep Up With DII Eagles

La Mirada, CA - The Hope International University women's basketball team (12-3) dropped their third game of the year as they fell 82-54 to NCAA Division II opponent Biola University Eagles on Saturday afternoon in La Mirada, CA

The Royals fell behind early in this one as the Eagles jumped out to a 19-2 lead midway through the first. Shiane Talley then hit a three to end the Eagles run as the Royals fought back to get within 25-10 at the end of the first quarter. The Royals looked to get back in the game as they started off with back to back baskets from Casey Fust and Rachel Capina to make it 25-15. The Eagles continued to answer though as the Royals trailed 41-31 with 3:20 left. The Royals then used an 11-0 run capped off by a three from Fust to get within 41-40 with 1:38 remaining. The Royals continued to fight but were unable to tie the game or take the lead as the Eagles took a 44-40 lead at halftime.

Fust nailed a three to pull the Royals back within one at 44-43 to start the half, but the Royals went cold from the field from there as the Eagles answered with a 27-0 run to take a commanding 71-43 lead. Fust woud hit another three late but the Eagles continued to lead 72-46 at the end of the third. The Royals continued to struggle in the fourth as the Eagles stretched their lead to 79-46 midway through the quarter. The Royals would close out the quarter on an 8-3 run as they fell 82-54. Fust led the Royals offense with 20 points. 

The Royals will return to action on January 7 as they continue GSAC play on the road against San Diego Christian College at 12:00 PM at Grossmont College in San Diego, CA.
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