LA VERNE, CA – The University of La Verne Women's Basketball team secured their first win of the season, defeating Pacific 67-51 behind a 20-point performance for Jasmine Prajitno.
The Leopards jumped out to a first-quarter lead, thanks to a mini 8-2 run to close out the frame. Prajitno nailed an and-one layup with three seconds before the horn, which gave the Leopards momentum into the first break. La Verne outpaced the Boxers 16-11, taking a nine-point lead into halftime.
Coming out of the locker room, Pacific began a comeback attempt and found themselves in a tie ballgame with 6:47 to play. In the most important moment of the afternoon, La Verne rattled off an 18-2 run to close out the game.
The Leopards had a balanced offensive performance, with Prajitno leading the way with 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting, including three three-pointers, while adding four steals. Alyssa Smith recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, along with four assists and four steals.
Isabella Gray-Musolff contributed 12 points, six rebounds, and two steals, while Kaylee Shimoda added nine points and three rebounds off the bench. Rylee Cabuyadao-Caswell finished with six points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block, and Giovanna Espinoza added five points, including a three-pointer.
La Verne generated 21 points off turnovers compared to Pacific's 10 and held a 17-4 advantage in second-chance points. The Leopards also added five fast-break points, while the Boxers recorded none.
La Verne returns to action on Tuesday, November 17th, against Whitworth at 12 P.M. in The Tents.
