Men's Basketball
3/1/2008 - Undersized Royals Fall to Warriors
Santa Barbara, CA- The Royals went on the road for the final time in the 2007-2008 season and lost 85-54 to Westmont. Senior Aron Cline led the Royals with 14 points.
The Royals struggled to find offensive consistency all night as they only shot 28% (15-52) from the floor.
Cline hit a game high three 3 pointers for the majority of his points.
Juniors Ryan Sewitsky and Arron Boone finished with 12 and 11 points respectively. Boone also managed to pull down 6 rebounds.
The Warriors finished with 4 players in double figures- led by Drew Benac’s double double (11 points and 12 rebounds). Josh Ware ended up with a game high 15 points.
Westmont’s Evan Haines had the most impressive showing of the night. He shot lights out (6-8 from the field) for 12 points in only 10 minutes.
The big difference on the night was rebounding as Westmont out rebounded the Royals 48-26. The Warriors took advantage of their size inside as Boone is only the post player left standing for the Royals.
The season comes to an end for the Royals on Monday at home as they host Vanguard. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 pm. Seniors Aron Cline and Travis Hardeman will be honored as part of Senior Night as they play the final collegiate game of their careers.