PORTLAND – The Multnomah University women's basketball team picked up a solid win over NAIA opponent San Diego Christian on Monday, winning 65-49 on Jim Skagen Court to improve to 4-2 on the season.
 
 
THE BASICS:
Final: San Diego Christian 49, Multnomah 65
Records: SDCC (4-1), MU (4-2)
Location: Portland, Ore.  I  Jim Skagen Court
 
 
GAME SUMMARY:

• The Lions jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead before ending the first quarter up 13-9.
• MU opened the game up in the second quarter, using a 15-9 run to break away from the Hawks with an 13 point lead after the first half.
• The Lions shot well throughout the night, finishing with a shooting percentage of 42 percent while defensively, holding San Diego Christian to a mark of 24 percent.

 
 
KEY PERFORMERS:

• Sequoia Wheeler led the Lions offensively, finishing with 27 points, going 10-for-20 from the field. Behind her was Bethany George with 17 points and Alaygza Portis with 13 points.
• Paris Sanders finished with 10 rebounds and Kayla Alvarez dished out six assists on the day.

 
 
COMING UP NEXT:
The Lions will travel next week as they play three games in Hawaii against Chaminade University and the University of Hawaii Hilo.