McIntosh leads Broncos to big 85-65 win over Western Washington
POMONA¾ The CCAA/GNAC Classic turned into a showcase for defending
national champion Cal Poly Pomona.
The Broncos, one night after beating No. 8 Seattle Pacific,
turned in a dominating performance Saturday night with an 85-65 win over No. 18
Western Washington in the tournament finale in Kellogg Gym. Cal Poly Pomona
(8-1), ranked third in the nation, won its sixth straight game.
Cal Poly Pomona senior forward Lauri McIntosh earned tournament
Most Outstanding Player honors after following up her 30-point effort against
Seattle Pacific with a 25-point outing against Western Washington. Teammate
Burgundie Porter joined her on the all-tournament team which also included
Jurate Orinaite of Cal State L.A., Michelle Beaumont of Seattle Pacific and
Jenn McGillivray of Western Washington.
In the early game Saturday, Seattle Pacific edged Cal State
L.A., 63-60.
The Broncos took command of the game against Western Washington
(8-2) early. Cal Poly Pomona trailed only once, 5-4, and built leads as large
as 15 in the first half before settling for a 44-31 halftime advantage. The
Broncos blew the game wide open in the second half, leading by as many as 30
points.
McIntosh hit nine of her 15 field-goal attempts and was perfect
in seven attempts at the free-throw line. The Broncos had plenty of firepower
in Saturday’s win and 11 players scored in the game.
Senior guard Leah Whatley had 12 points and three assists, while
Aprile Powell, in her second appearance since missing six games after
undergoing knee surgery, also had 12 points with three rebounds.
Porter, who was one of the heroes in Friday’s win, added eight
points and grabbed four rebounds.
Megan Quarterman led the Vikings with 16 points, while Susan
Rodgers had 15 points and eight rebounds.