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Los Angeles, CA – The Occidental women's basketball team played against the University of La Verne on Wednesday and the gym was filled with energy from both teams' spectators. It was an extremely exciting and close game with both teams putting their best foot forward. The Tigers took the lead going into the final quarter, but were unable to hold it.  In the final second, Dejanee Gill was able to score a final basket, resulting in a 59-57 victory for the Leopards.

Dara Tokeshi came off the bench hot and determined to keep up the intensity on the court. Tokeshi came out on top by leading the Tigers with 13 points. She sank a few threes in the final period that boosted the Tigers' competitive drive on the court.  Ainsley Shelsta followed closely with 11 points. Michelle Lagunas-Monroy remains a defensive weapon for the Tigers and her hard work shows in her stats leading the Tigers with 13 rebounds.

The Leopards also had an outstanding performance. Dejanee Gill led her team with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Her teammates, Dawson Bell and Chiara Brown, followed Gill with 12 points and 12 rebounds, respectively.

The Tigers will face the University of Redlands at Redlands on Saturday, January 21 at 5:00 p.m.