Warriors Outlast Future GSAC Opponent La Sierra, 72-63

San Dimas, CA - On Tuesday evening, the Warriors faced off against future GSAC opponent, La Sierra University.  The Golden Eagles will be joining the Great Southwest Athletic Conference in 2025-26.  The game was a back and forth affair, as the Warriors were able to eventually prevail, winning the game by a final score of 72-63.  The Warriors were led offensively by Austin Cook, who finished the game with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.  Rico Hopping finished the game scoring an efficient 16 points on 6-9 shooting from the field.  Albert Matute also finished in double-digits, as he finished with 14 points.  The Warriors were able to rely on their defense to close the game out as they held La Sierra to 42% shooting on the game.

With the victory, LPU improves to 4-2 on the season and they will be traveling to Malibu tomorrow evening to take on NCAA D1 opponent, Pepperdine University, in an exhibition matchup.

IMPACTFUL WARRIOR PERFORMANCES

Austin Cook

• 17 points
• 5 rebounds
• 3 assists

Rico Hopping

• 16 points
• 5 rebounds
• 3 assists

Albert Matute

• 14 points
• 3 assists

NEXT GAME:

• December 4th at Pepperdine University | 6:00pm
• Malibu, CA