Westmont Warriors Women’s Basketball wins opening round tournament in NAIA

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Westmont looked to title themselves NAIA Champions tonight as Science & Arts University of Oklahoma came to town.

The Warriors came into tonight 26-4 and hoped to cap off a successful year as they fought the Drovers for the NAIA title.

Westmont had the lead just one time in the game, and it was with under a minute left of regulation.

The team shot just 23% from the field but the late fourth quarter efforts was enough to leap over the Drovers for the title.

Westmont's Iyree Jarrett had seven points including the go-ahead three to seal the win.

"There's crazy things going on in the world right now and to just play basketball, we are super grateful," said Jarrett.

Westmont now advances to the the National Tournament which has 16 remaining teams.

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