Warriors Subdue Cougars in Season Opener

By Kaci Mexico November 1, 2016 Second ranked Westmont Women’s basketball (1-0) launched their 2016-17 season with a 65-50 victory over their former Golden State Athletic Conference rival, the Division II Cougars of Azusa Pacific. For the Warriors, returning starters and NAIA All-Americans Aysia Shellmire and Lauren McCoy each had a double-double on the night – Shellmire with 17 points and 12 rebounds, and McCoy with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Aimee Brakken and Cora Chan were also key offensive contributors putting up 15 and 11 points respectively. Two minutes into the game, the Warriors were down 3-6 and embarked upon an 11-4 run to take a four point lead to end the first period (14-10). Brakken had a three-pointer and a jump shot, Morgan Haskin put up a layup, and McCoy added on two more layups. [box] [photos]