Garnand Leads Women’s Hoops to Win

Junior forward Molly Garnand of Oro Valley, Arizona, tied her career scoring record with 22 points to lead Westmont Women’s Basketball (9-4, 5-2 PacWest) to a 62-49 win over the host Sunbirds of Fresno Pacific (5-7, 2-5). Garnand, who was 10 of 16 from the floor, also collected eight rebounds. 

“We started to see Molly stepping up offensively last game as far as getting rhythm inside and playing the way she is capable of,” said head coach Kirsten Moore.

Sage Kramer added 12 points and four boards for the Warriors, while Lisa Kiefer continued her defensive prowess, tallying 14 rebounds (six offensive), three steals and two blocks. She also dished off four assists.

The Warriors, who are in fourth place in the 13-team PacWest Conference, complete their three-game road trip on Thursday, Jan. 15, at Biola before returning to Murchison Gym Saturday, Jan. 17, at 1 pm against Fresno Pacific.