Women’s basketball astounded by Academy of Art

The Eagles fell to the Urban Knights in a 10-point loss.

Andi Basista, News Editor • February 8, 2020

Sophomore guard Aysia Johnson blocks her opponent from the ball.

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Women’s basketball took a hard loss on their second game of their NorCal roadtrip against the Academy of Art on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles kept the game within reach all the way until the third quarter where they let the momentum fade, resulting in the 58-68 loss.

Junior forward Jazz Benn led the way with 14 points, six rebounds and four assists on the night. Freshman guard Stephanie Lee and freshman forward Madi Chang both contributed 11 points apiece, Lee adding five rebounds and four assists. Sophomore guard Aysia Johnson was active in the paint, securing 12 rebounds for the Eagles.

EAGLES STUNNED

It was a tight game during the first and second quarters. BU found themselves only down three going into the half. But the Urban Knights stole the show in the third quarter, outscoring the Eagles 15-7. Despite scoring 28 points in the paint versus the Urban Knights’ 16, and making 17 second-chance points as opposed to the Academy of Art’s five second-chance points, BU was unable to regain the lead and was defeated 58-68.

The Eagles (15-8 overall, 11-6 PacWest) will return to La Mirada and take on Chaminade University on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m.

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Andi Basista, News Editor

Andi Basista is a senior journalism major who loves basketball, underground music and is highly appreciative of a good beach day. [email protected] Originally from a small farm town in Ohio, I have put aside my corn shucking gloves to embrace a new life in the Angel City to study sports journalism. It is true what they say about culture shock and LA traffic. I am used to being late to work because of getting stuck behind a John Deere tractor, but now it is because of gridlock on the I5. However, I have quickly adjusted to the city life and haven’t looked back since. I moved from the midwest out to Los Angeles over two years ago. Since then my life has changed in big ways. I have learned the importance of pursuing my dreams in order to make them a reality. Sports have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. From the time I was able to stand up on my own, there was always a ball in my hand. Basketball quickly became my MO. I was involved in multiple athletic organizations, traveling on AAU teams and playing my way through my middle and high school league. My passion for the sport is what inspired me to pursue a career in sports journalism. Being at a place like Biola that has an abundance of opportunities has allowed me to expand from my small-town roots, and that is something I am truly thankful for.

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