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PLNU Falls to OCU in NAIA Opener

3/17 - The Sea Lions stumbled late against Oklahoma Christian in an Opening Round Game at the NAIA national tournament and would lose 66-63 Wednesday night in the Oman Arena. Colleen Planeta scored her 2000th point in the loss. Read More>>

Interview with Senior Forward Colleen Planeta

3/12 - Check out the video interview with PLNU senior forward Colleen Planeta as she discusses her career, this season and her team getting ready for nationals next week. Watch Video>>

Liah Ector Named a SDHOC Star of the Month

3/5 - PLNU senior guard Liah Ector was named a Star for the Month of February by the San Diego Hall of Champions. Ector averaged 17.9 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals a game during that stretch. Read More>>

PLNU Upset By Westmont in GSAC Opener

3/3 - After being up by as much as 15 points with 11 minutes to play in the second half, the No. 3-seeded Sea Lions were knocked out of the Golden State Athletic Conference championship tournament in the first round by underdog Westmont College 64-62 Wednesday. Read More>>

Planeta and Ector Named to All-GSAC Team

3/2 - The All-GSAC team was announced on Tuesday with both of PLNU's seniors, Colleen Planeta and Liah Ector, earning all-conference honors. Read More>>

PLNU Ends Regular Season Triumphant

2/27 - NAIA No. 8-ranked PLNU defeated The Master's 83-61 Saturday in Golden Gym on Senior Night. The Sea Lions will host a GSAC Playoff game Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Read More>>

Ector Tabbed as National Player of the Week

2/23 - PLNU senior guard Liah Ector was selected as the NAIA National Player of the Week on Tuesday. Ector, who led the Sea Lions to a pair of wins, tallied 42 points (21.0 ppg), 25 rebounds (12.5 rpg), 11 assists (5.5 apg), 3 steals and 3 blocks. NAIA Release>>

Sea Lions Go Extra to Beat the Lancers

2/23 - The NAIA No. 8 Sea Lions had to go to overtime to beat California Baptist 80-70. PLNU was led in scoring by Collen Planeta with 19 points. Liah Ector added 18 points. Read More>>

WBB: Ector Named GSAC Player of the Week

2/22 - PLNU senior guard Liah Ector was named the Golden State Athletic Conference Player of the Week on Monday. Ector led the Sea Lions to a pair of wins,tallied 42 points (21.0 ppg), 25 rebounds (12.5 rpg), 11 assists (5.5 apg), 3 steals and 3 blocks. Read More>>

Ector, Planeta and Franz Lead Loma Over WC

2/20 - NAIA No. 8-ranked PLNU defeated Westmont 88-76 Saturday. Senior Liah Ector and Colleen Planeta scored 25 and 24 points respectively in the win with Amanda Franz scoring 19. Read More>>

Sea Lions Shutdown Concordia

2/16 - The NAIA No. 8-ranked Sea Lions held visiting Concordia to under 20 percent shooting Tuesday night, PLNU winning 68-41. Read More>>

Showdown Goes to Azusa Pacific

2/13 - The NAIA No. 5-ranked Sea Lions fell in overtime to #9 Azusa Pacific Saturday evening 81-80. The crucial GSAC tilt put APU firmly in control of the conference with PLNU a long-shot. Read More>>

Planeta Named a SD Hall of Champions Star

2/9 - PLNU senior forward Colleen Planeta was selected as an Amateur Star of the Month by the San Diego Hall of Champions. Full Article>>

PLNU Romps Over Hawks

2/9 - The No. 5-ranked Sea Lions defeated crosstown San Diego Christian 77-41 Tuesday night in Golden Gym. A trio PLNU ladies scored in double figures. Read More>>

Sea Lions Take Off Vs. Sunbirds

2/9 - The NAIA No. 2-ranked Sea Lions defeated Fresno Pacific 71-47 Saturday afternoon in Golden Gym. Colleen Planeta and Liah Ector scored 22 and 18 points respectively in the win. Read More>>

Taken Down at Vanguard

2/2 - A showdown between the NAIA No. 2-ranked Sea Lions and fifth-ranked Vanguard on Tuesday didn't go PLNU's way, the home court Lions winning 70-53. Read More>>

Westphal Notches 250th Win at PLNU

1/30 - The NAIA second-ranked Sea Lions topped Hope International 67-52 Saturday night to win their 20th game for the eighth straight year under coach Bill Westphal. It is also the 250th win for Westphal at PLNU. Read More>>

No. 2-Ranked PLNU Tops #22 Biola

1/28 -  NAIA No. 2-ranked PLNU avenged their only loss of the year by defeating #22 Biola 62-52 Thursday in Golden Gym. . Read More>>

Sea Lions Overcome Game Mustangs

1/23 - The second-ranked Sea Lions defeated The Master's 65-61 Saturday afternoon. After falling behind with less than a minute left Colleen Planeta tied the contest with a jumper and Danielle Arriola nailed a trey to put PLNU up for good. Read More>>

PLNU Wins Big Over Cal Baptist

1/20 - NAIA second-ranked PLNU beat visiting California Baptist 95-60 Wednesday night in Golden Gym. The Sea Lions improved to 17-1 on the year. Read More>>

Group Effort Highlights Win

1/16 - NAIA third-ranked PLNU had three players score in double figures in a 67-56 win over No. 20-ranked  Westmont Saturday in Golden Gym. Read More>>

Late Run Fuels PLNU Win

1/12 -The NAIA No. 3-ranked Sea Lions scored nine-straight points to break a second half deadlock at Concordia Tuesday night en route to a 65-54 Golden State Athletic Conference win. Read More>>

Sea Lions Get Defensive vs Azusa Pacific

1/9 - The No. 3-ranked Sea Lions defeated No. 12 Azusa Pacific 57-46 Saturday night in Golden Gym. PLNU was paced by 21 points from Colleen Planeta. Read More>>

Interview with Senior Guard Liah Ector

1/8 - Interview with PLNU senior guard Liah Ector about the season so far, her career and her hopes for the remainder of the year. Complete Interview>>

Sea Lions Slice Through SDCC

1/5 - The NAIA No. 3-ranked Sea Lions improved to 14-1 on the year, 4-1 GSAC, after a 73-49 triumph at San Diego Christian Tuesday evening. Read More>>

Planeta Tabbed as GSAC Player of the Week

1/4 - PLNU senior forward Colleen Planeta was named as the GSAC Player of the Week on Monday. Planeta led the No. 3-ranked Sea Lions to four victories last week. Read More>>

PLNU Defeats Hope International

1/2 - The NAIA No. 3-ranked Sea Lions dropped GSAC foes Hope International Saturday, 90-60. PLNU improves to 12-1 overall, 3-1 conference. Read More>>

Sea Lions Win Surf N Slam Title

12/30 - PLNU defeated Washington & Lee (VA) 86-47 Wednesday in the championship game of the 2009 Surf N Slam Classic. Colleen Planeta was named tournament MVP with Amanda Franz selected all-tourney. Read More>>

PLNU Tops Bridgewater State

12/29 - The Sea Lions advanced to the title game of the 2009 Surf N Slam Classic after defeating Bridgewater State (MA) 75-53 Tuesday afternoon in Golden Gym. PLNU will take on Washington & Lee Wednesday at 5:00 pm. Read More>>

Planeta and Franz Lead PLNU Over Simpson

12/28 - The NAIA No. 3-ranked Sea Lions took care of Simpson (IA) 84-47 Monday afternoon in Golden Gym as part of the Surf N Slam Classic. Read More>>

Sea Lions Host Surf N Slam Tournament

12/27 - PLNU hosts the Surf N Slam Small College Basketball Tournament starting on Sunday and lasting through Tuesday. All but Sunday's games will be on livestats and PLNU's games will be broadcast on the B2 Network. Complete Tournament Information>>

Sea Lions Down MidAmerica Nazarene

12/21 - The NAIA No. 3-ranked Sea Lions defeated visiting MidAmerica Nazarene Monday 63-49 in a non-conference game. Colleen Planeta led PLNU with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Read More>>

Point Loma Downs Robert Morris

12/18 - NAIA No. 3 ranked PLNU held visiting Robert Morris (IL) to a 24 percent shooting average Friday night in Golden Gymnasium to win the non-conference tilt, 72-48.  Read More>>

Sea Lions Upset at Biola

12/12 - NAIA No. 2-ranked PLNU was upset by Biola Saturday evening in Chase Gymnasium 81-72. The Sea Lions overcome a 14-point first-half deficit but stumbled again in the second and trailed by as much as 11 before losing by nine.
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PLNU Reaches No. 2 in NAIA Ratings

12/8 - The Sea Lions climbed to No. 2 in the latest NAIA rankings released on Monday. PLNU, which entered the year ranked fourth, is 6-0 on the year. including a 10-point win against then No. 2 Vanguard. Complete Rankings>>

PLNU Tops FPU, Improves to 6-0

NAIA No. 4-ranked PLNU improved to 6-0 on the season and 2-0 in conference after defeating GSAC rivals Fresno Pacific 75-50 Saturday afternoon. Liah Ector led the Sea Lions with 19 points. Read More>>

Sea Lions Win Showdown In Golden Gym

12/ 1- Amanda Franz scored 23 points to lead No. 4-ranked PLNU over second-ranked Vanguard 80-70 in Golden Gym Tuesday evening. Read More>>

Hot Shooting Sea Lions Overcome ONU

11/21 - No. 4-ranked PLNU withstood the offensive pressure of Olivet Nazarene Saturday night in Golden Gym, defeating the Lady Tigers 88-62. Read More>>

Scoring Quartet Leads PLNU Over Carroll

11/14 - A quartet of PLNU players scored double-figure points in a 76-57 win over Carroll (MT) Saturday in the Behnken Field House. Read More>

Sea Lions Cash in at the Charity Stripe

11/13 - Though they shot just 35 percent from the field, the Sea Lions were an amazing 22-23 from the free throw line Friday in a 75-58 triumph over Montana Western at the Westminster Fall Classic. Read More>>

Planeta Leads No. 4 PLNU Over Westminster

11/12 - All-American Colleen Planeta scored 31 points to lead the No. 4-ranked Sea Lions to a 73-64 season-opening win over Westminster (UT) Thursday afternoon. Read More>>

Season Kicks Off Thursday

11/9 - NAIA No. 4-ranked PLNU opens the year with three games at the Westminster Fall Classic in Salt Lake City, Utah starting on Thursday. The Sea Lions play Westminster, Montana Western and Carroll. Livestats and Video Pay-Per-View are available courtesy of WC. Westminster Fall Classic Tournament Page

PLNU Dropped in Exhibition at SDSU

11/6- The NAIA preseason No. 4-ranked Sea Lions were handed an 83-39 loss at NCAA DI San Diego State Friday. Read More>>

Sea Lions Open Year Ranked Fourth

10/26 - The PLNU women's basketball team settled in at No. 4 in the 2009-10 NAIA Preaseason Poll. The Sea Lions posted a 27-7 record last year and return four starters. Read More>>

Season Preview: Sights Set High

10/22 - Expectations are high for PLNU women’s basketball and for good reason. The 2009-10 roster returns ten players, four of whom started nearly every game last year during the team’s run to a fifth-place finish at nationals. Read More>>

Sea Lions Picked 2nd in GSAC Coaches Poll

10/22 - The 2009-10 GSAC coaches poll was released on Thursday. The poll has PLNU placing second, behind Vanguard and ahead of Azusa Pacific. Complete Poll>>

Women's Basketball Schedule Released

9/2 - PLNU released its 2009-10 women's basketball schedule on Wednesday. The Sea Lions have 16 regular-season home games and compete in two tournaments, including hosting the Surf N Slam. More>>

Manjarrez Continues Playing Career in Europe

7/20 - Most college athletes’ careers come to an end when they get their diplomas, but for Sea Lion women’s basketball alum Angela Manjarrez, Europe held the key to keep the ball rolling. Read More

Sea Lions Ink Four for 2009-10 Season

7/15 - Point Loma Nazarene women's basketball coaches Bill Westphal and Alan Nakamura have signed four newcomers for the 2009-10 season: Andrea Campbell, Renee Crawford, Jil Haentges and Julie Walton. Read More>>
 
 
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