STOCKTON, CA – The LMU Lions ended their Northern California road trip falling to the Pacific Tigers, 73-52.
 
The Lions had many good shot attempts in the first quarter, but the shots just wouldn't fall. Even though LMU was 4-14 from the field, the Lions were aggressive crashing the boards. LMU out rebounded Pacific by two (10-8). Amaya Oliver led the Lions with eight rebounds.
 
In the second quarter the Tigers stretched their lead by as much as 13 points. Majority of Pacific's points came from the free throw line shooting 4-6. 
 
Cassandra Gordon led the Lions with six points in the second quarter finishing with a total of 15 points at the final.
 
At the end of the first half the Lions trailed the Tigers, 19-30.
 
Starting the second half LMU was 6-6 with jumpers made by Ariel Johnson and Alexis Mark bringing the Lions within six, 24-30. The defensive effort the Lions showed coming out this quarter was impressive as well forcing the Tigers to turn over the ball multiple times. 
 
Johnson gained most her points this quarter (9) while finishing the game with 15 points.
 
Despite the turnovers the Lions cost the Tigers, Pacific would still score 22 points in the third leading LMU, 52-37.
 
In the fourth, Pacific continued to out score LMU shooting 53.3% (8-15) and eventually winning the game, 73-52.
 
The Lions next game will be Jan. 12 against the BYU Cougars in Gersten Pavilion.
 
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