Warriors Start Cal Pac Docket Strong

By Brandon Petersen

The bigs carried the load for the Westcliff men's basketball team Saturday in a 65-49 Cal Pac-opening win over La Sierra at Golden West.

Rayven Turner had a team-high 15 points and collected six rebounds, three steals and two blocks in leading the impressive effort.

Aaron Strings, meanwhile, clocked in with 14 and seven, and had three steals of his own.

At center, Evan Hoosier had his second straight big-time performance, this time turning in 12 and seven, including two steals and a block, making it eight in his last two contests.

All told, the Warriors nabbed 10 steals to La Sierra's two and won the turnover battle by eight.

Although they didn't shoot well from range, the Warriors clipped at 44.7% from the field and 83.3% from the line.

Micaiah Hankins finished nine while collecting five boards and four assists.

Jeremiah Paulino had four points and three assists.

Great news from the bench, as Marques Sales returned to action and collected five points.

Cameron Snyder was perfect at the stripe and finished with six.

The Warriors will play Pacific Union at Riverside City College Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Women's Results

La Sierra 49, Westcliff 41

Westcliff had an apocalyptic night from range, shooting 3-of-34, and couldn't do much better from the field (22.9%) in a conference-opening loss to the Golden Eagles.

Jayla Reliford led the Warriors with 14 points, and Hayley Berfield had 13.

Kassidy Beach had nine rebounds in a supporting effort.

The Dubs host Pacific Union in Riverside Thursday at 7:30 pm.