Costa Mesa, Calif. - Women's basketball was defeated 110-48 by No. 3 Vanguard University on Tuesday night. The Lions led from start to finish, dropping the Golden Eagles to 0-6 on the season. Vanguard scored an impressive 25 points in three of the four quarters, and exploded for 35 points in the third quarter.

The young Golden Eagles squad struggled to find their rhythm against one of the top rated teams in the NAIA. The Lions proved why they are worthy of a number three preseason ranking, by shooting 52% from the field, including 9-of-19 from the three-point line.

Vanguard had four players who scored in double figures, led by Samantha Doucette who scored 22 points.

Chelsie Baham led the Golden Eagles in scoring with 13 points, followed by Alexis Davis who scored 10 points by connecting of 4-of-5 from the field. Kailee Maeda dished out eight of the team's nine assists in the loss.

The team will look to notch their first win of the season as they travel to Occidental College, on Thursday evening, at 7:30pm. The women's basketball team will return to their home court on Saturday night, when they host the University of Redlands, at 6:30pm.