WATCH WESTMONT BEAT THEN NO. 1 AZUSA PACIFICFor the first time in its history, Westmont's women's basketball team has been ranked nationally with a single digit. The Warriors, who are 8-1 overall and 2-0 in Golden State Athletic Conference play, are ranked at number six in the NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll released yesterday.The poll is the first regular season poll of the year. Westmont moved up fourteen places from the preseason poll in which the Warriors … [Read more...]
Azusa Pacific men avoid upset bug
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Murchison Gymnasium was still buzzing with energy when Westmont Men’s Basketball took the floor for their first GSAC action of the year. Westmont Women’s Basketball had just defeated the women of #1 ranked Azusa Pacific in dramatic fashion, coming back from a 13-point second half deficit to win 68-64, and the Westmont Men hoped to make it a sweep as they faced off against the #9 ranked Azusa Pacific Men.Tyler Monroe and the Cougars, however, made it their business to ensure a different … [Read more...]
Westmont upsets No. 1 Azusa Pacific
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Westmont Women's Basketball, ranked at number 20 in the NAIA Preseason Coaches Poll, started Golden State Athletic Conference play in grand style on Tuesday night at Murchison Gymnasium. The Warriors knocked off #1 Azusa Pacific (4-1, 0-1 GSAC) by a score of 68-64, improving their record to 7-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play.Senior guard Katie Kittle tallied a career high 26 points while also dishing off five assists and pulling down four rebounds. Presidio Sports was at the game and … [Read more...]
Westmont’s NAIA tourney ends on PKs
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DECATUR, Ala — Facing a familiar opponent in the second round of the NAIA Women's Soccer National Tournament, No. 14 Westmont played to a 2-2 tie against No. 5 Point Loma Nazarene through two overtime periods. Unfortunately Point Loma advances to the quarterfinals by virtue of winning penalty kicks 2-1. Though the game officially ends in a tie, the Warriors' season comes to an end with a record of 13-6-1."I don't have any complaints on our side," said Westmont head coach Kristi Kiely. … [Read more...]
Warriors fall for first time this season
Friday, November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Crimson Storm of No. 11 Southern Nazarene (Okla.) handed Westmont Women's Basketball (5-1) its first loss of the season, outscoring the Warriors 58-54 in a game characterized by streaks. Tugce Canitez tallied 22 points and pulled down 11 boards for the Warriors while Lisa Peterson added 11 points. Westmont fell to 5-1 while Southern Nazarene improved to 4-1."This was a hard-fought game between two good teams," said Westmont head coach Kirsten Moore. "Southern Nazarene was able to get a … [Read more...]
Warriors rally past Redlands for win No. 4
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
After falling behind by 11 points in the second half, Westmont Men's Basketball (4-1) rallied on the road to post a 76-69 win over the Bulldogs of the University of Redlands (0-3) on Tuesday night.Preston Branson led the Warriors in scoring with 25 points, making seven of 13 from the field. Nate Gibbs tallied 16 points and five rebounds while C.J. Miller added 13 points and six rebounds."We had a phenomenal free throw shooting night going 27 of 30," said Westmont head coach John Moore. … [Read more...]
Westmont’s Hernandez named 1st-team All-GSAC
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Junior defender Gustavo Hernandez of Santa Barbara has been named to the 2011 All-Golden State Athletic Conference Men's Soccer team. The junior from Dos Pueblos High School, has been the lynch pin of the Warrior defense this year."Gustavo had a terrific year," said Westmont head coach Dave Wolf, "especially in a year when there was an awful lot of pressure on our guys playing in the back. He bore the primary responsibility for managing the defense. We started him in a different position at … [Read more...]
Peterson, Canitez go for 20-plus in Warriors win
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Lisa Peterson scored 26 points and Tugce Canitez added another 20 as Westmont Women's Basketball (4-0) recorded a 65-50 win against Cal State San Marcos (1-4) on Monday night. Peterson made 10 of 14 attempts from the floor and six of seven from the free throw line."Our inside game was dominate again tonight," said Westmont head coach Kirsten Moore. "Lisa and Tugce played great tonight. Lauren Rock and Larissa Hensley came off the bench and played very good defense for us."Canitez pulled … [Read more...]
SBART Athletes of the Week: Brandon Gonzalez and Tugce Canitez
Monday, November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This week's Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Athletes of the Week are Bishop Diego's Brandon Gonzalez and Westmont's Tugce Canitez.Gonzalez led the Cardinals football team to a 39-20 rivalry win over Carpinteria on Friday night, rushing for 236 yards with two touchdowns in the pouring rain.Canitez is a JC transfer from Idaho playing her first year with the Warriors basketball team. Canitez was recognized for a single-game performance against NCAA power USC. Behind Canitez's 33 … [Read more...]
Warriors must travel to CSU San Marcos for NAIA first round
Monday, November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The No. 14-ranked Westmont women’s soccer team (12-16) has received an at-large bid to the NAIA National Championship Opening Round. The Warriors will play at No. 13 Cal State San Marcos on Saturday, November 19. The time of the game is to be announced.The winner will advance with the 15 other opening round winners to the 2011 NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship in Decatur, Georgia where the rest of the bracket will be played from November 28 through December 3. CLICK HERE TO VIEW … [Read more...]
CSU Bernardino catches Warriors in second half
Friday, November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Despite leading most of the game, Westmont Men's Basketball (2-1) suffered its first lost of the season on Friday night as the Warriors fell 70-66 to the Coyotes of Cal State San Bernardino (1-0).Preston Branson scored 23 points making seven of 12 from the field and nine of 10 from the free throw line. CJ Miller added another 13 points on four-of-seven shooting.The Warriors led 28-18 at halftime, however the Coyotes opened up the second half with a 15-3 run to pull within two points … [Read more...]
Azusa holds back Warriors in three
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Westmont Volleyball (10-15, 8-9 GSAC) made its last road trip of the year on Tuesday to take on the seventh-ranked Azusa Pacific (26-6, 13-4). The Warriors lost in three closely contested games 25-22, 25-21, 35-33.Kayta Goyich led the Warriors with 11 kills while posting a .280 attack percentage. Madison Serrano added another 10 kills, Tessa Martin tallied eight and Ciara Turner pounded down seven.Westmont started out strong in the first set, jumping out to a 9-1 lead. Azusa Pacific, … [Read more...]
