Portland, Ore. | (2-5) Warner Pacific fell to NCAA Division III Chapman University (3-2) 68-89 on Monday night.
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Gabriella Bruno and
Courtney Jackson led the Knights in scoring with 15 a piece.
Kali Kruger was productive on the night with 10 rebounds and 3 blocks.
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The Knights came out hot, pressing the Panthers and forcing Chapman to take a timeout just 20-seconds into the game. The Knights remained in the lead, and with the shot clock winding down,
Mya Kirzy banked in a 30-footer and WPU led by 8 with two minutes remaining in the first quarter. In the last 120 seconds, the Panthers clawed their way back, making it a one-point Knight lead at the end of Q1.
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Chapman then opened up the second quarter with a 7-0 run then continuing to break open the lead. Going into half, the Panthers led the Knights by 13.
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The second half remained in the CU's control as the Panthers managed to open the lead up to 20 with just under 30-seconds to play in Q3 and broke open a 24-point lead in the 4
th quarter as they closed out the 89-68 victory.
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Chapman's Julianna Campas led all scorers with 21.
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The Knights will take a break for the Thanksgiving Holiday and be back in action at Lewis & Clark College on Saturday November 30
th. Tip-off is set for 1pm.
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