Women’s basketball is in full swing after kicking off PacWest competition on Dec. 6 with the  anticipated rivalry matchup against Biola.  

The Golden Eagles are starting conference strong after securing a 76-61 win over Biola, never letting the rival team catch up to them on the scoreboard. “Playing Biola is always a tough match up so just remembering the little things and controlling what we can control is huge,” said junior center, Teagan Thurman.

After facing a challenging lineup of pre-conference competition, the Green and Gold had an  opportunity to work out their kinks and prepare to take on the PacWest. “In every game we  played so far we were a step closer to turning a corner to really find our groove and get us  going,” said freshman guard, Izzy Navarro.  

Navarro is currently flooding the stat sheet as she racks up 89 points, 23 assists and 14 steals.  Navarro received PacWest Player of the Week after her performance against Simon Fraser and  Northwest Nazarene scoring 49 points over the weekend.  

Junior center Teagan Thurman was a major asset for the team last year, ending the season with  350 points and 49 steals. In just six games, Thurman adds to this season’s running tally of 71  points, 49 rebounds and six blocks.  

“We are a pretty young team, so this preseason has shown us we can be great, we just have to  figure out how we play together and the best way to fit all the great pieces together,” said Thurman.  

"What our team has taken away from our previous competitions is how we are most successful  when we play together as a team,” said Camryn Kiernan, junior guard. “When we are all moving  the ball and celebrating each other is when we are at our best, which is something we are trying  to continue as we enter conference play.”  

The Golden Eagles know the secret to success on the court is through developing a passionate  team culture and strong relationships. “The bond this team shares is what makes us so unique,”  said Navarro, “Being on this team is like having 16 sisters.”  

“We have so many new girls this year and our team is much more aggressive and athletic than  we have been in the past. When we are all giving that energy is when we are playing our best,”  said Kiernan.  

After making it to the PacWest championship last season for the first time in Concordia history,  the Golden Eagles are eager to get back on the championship court. “We all want to win and will  do whatever it takes to do so,” said Navarro. 

The Golden Eagles will be flying South to San Diego on Sat., Dec. 9 to face Point Loma. On  Dec. 16, the Dominican Penguins will enter the Eagles Nest in the first conference matchup at  home.  

Stay up to date about all things Golden Eagles as they continue competing over Christmas break.  Follow @cuiwbb and @cuigoldeneagles on instagram and to stream live games, visit  cuigoldeneagles.com. 

 

 

 

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