Bench generates 62 points in win.

February 19, 2009

ANGWIN, Calif – The Holy Names University Women’s Basketball team (21-8, 14-1) got their 14th conference win with a victory over Pacific Union College 98-52 on Thursday night.

Five Hawks scored in double figures, led by Britni Ronolo’s double-double with 20 pionts and 10 rebounds. The freshman also had 4 steals. Jamie-Leigh Ronolo, Sarah Henning, Chelsie Kadota and Raquel Hyche each had 10 points in the win. Larisa Nakasone had a game high 6 assists. Junai Dawson and Valyncia Hartfield shared game high honors with 5 steals each.

The Hawks went on a 22-2 run over a 7 minute span in the first half to jump out with a 34-10 lead with 6:45 remaining. HNU took the 48-26 lead into the locker room by outrebounding the Pioneers 24 to 19. The Hawks shot 50% from the field on 20 for 40 shooting while holding PUC to 31% from the floor.

In the second half the Hawks continued to pull away and following an Alexandria Gonzalez 3 pointer the Hawks extended their lead to 39 points with 6:14 remaining. With just over a minute remaining Britni Ronolo sunk a pair of free throws to give the Hawks their greatest lead at the final score of 98-52.

Minutes were spread evenly amongst HNU with 62 of their points generated from the bench. The Hawks shot 51% on the evening and secured 45 rebounds to PUC’s 33. HNU’s defense also forced 43 turnovers.

With the win the Hawks extend their conference record to 14-1 with just one regular season game remaining. Their next game will be on Saturday February 21st at William Jessup University.

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