WHITTIER — Alyssa Ramlochan posted a double double with 12 points and 14 rebounds.

But the Occidental women's basketball team fell too far behind early in the game in a 62-49 loss at Whittier on Saturday.

Ramlochan, who's missed several games recovering from a foot injury this year, had five rebounds on offense and nine on defense. She finished the game 4 for 9 from the field and 1 for 2 from three.

Taylor Yoshida led Oxy in scoring with 14 points, and Michaela Smith added seven points and nine rebounds.

The Tigers trailed 19-6 at the end of the first quarter and 36-17 at half, but won the second half 32-26.

Teani White led Whittier with 15 points.

Season Impact: The Tigers fall to 6-17 overall and 1-13 in SCIAC play.

The Poets improve to 16-7 and 10-5.

Next Game: Oxy is back in action against La Verne at Rush Gym on Wednesday at 7 p.m.