Embry-Riddle struggled on the offensive end of the court on Thursday evening in Fullerton, as Hope International beat the Eagles 60-48.

The game started evenly, with both teams tied at 11 points by the end of the first quarter. Embry-Riddle struggled to find their rhythm in the second quarter, scoring 13 points to Hope International's 17, which gave the Royals a slight edge going into halftime.

In the third quarter, the Eagles showed resilience, outscoring the Royals 14-10 and narrowing the gap to just three points. However, Hope International pulled away in the fourth quarter, scoring 22 points to Embry-Riddle's 10, sealing the victory.

Key Performances:

• Nicole Evenson led the Eagles with 12 points, shooting 4-8 from beyond the arc.
• Ella Schott contributed 8 points and 3 rebounds.
• Kate McBride added 8 points off the bench, providing a spark for the team.
• Zakiirah King was a force on the boards, grabbing 8 rebounds.

Game Summary:

• Score by Quarters:

  • 1st Quarter: 11-11
  • 2nd Quarter: 13-17
  • 3rd Quarter: 14-10
  • 4th Quarter: 10-22

• Team Stats:

  • Field Goals: 18-68 (26.5%)
  • Three-Point Field Goals: 9-29 (31.0%)
  • Free Throws: 3-6 (50.0%)
  • Total Rebounds: 45
  • Turnovers: 14

Embry-Riddle will be back on the court on Saturday to take on The Master's University in Santa Clarita at 2pm.