BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Humphreys’ 24 Help Master’s Post Rare Win Over Westmont

The Master’s College defeated host Westmont, 80-77, Tuesday in an NAIA District 3 game, the Mustangs’ first victory over the Warriors in more than 30 years, according to Master’s Coach Mel Hankinson.

“That’s one of the biggest wins in the history of the school,� Hankinson said. “It’s a super win for us.�

Dave Humphreys made 10 of 14 field-goal attempts and scored a game-high 24 points for Master’s (8-8, 2-2 in district play).

WOMEN

Northeastern Illinois 55, Cal State Northridge 51--Visiting Northridge (4-7) blew an eight-point halftime lead in a nonconference game. The Golden Eagles (1-9) outscored Northridge, 9-3, in the final five minutes. Michelle Esparza scored 24 points for Northridge.

Ventura 72, Glendale 54--Nicole Ellis scored 15 points and had nine rebounds, and Cori Herman had 10 points and eight assists to lead host Ventura (10-4, 2-0 in conference play) in a Western State Conference game. Glendale is 7-7, 1-1.

Pierce 95, Compton 41--Yolanda Davidian scored a season-high 38 points and freshman Shani Samuel had a season-high 29 for Pierce (5-9, 1-1) in the WSC game at Compton. Davidian had 17 rebounds.

Valley 90, Moorpark 56--Amy Horst missed only one shot while scoring a personal-high 25 points to lead visiting Valley (15-4, 1-1) to a WSC win.

BOYS

Crescenta Valley 71, Murphy 34--Adam Jacobsen had five three-point baskets and 22 points to lead the host Falcons (12-1).

Cleveland 74, Jordan 43--Shawn Bankhead scored 40 points and had 17 rebounds for the Cavaliers (5-5) in a first-round game of the Bell tournament.

Santa Clara 55, Carpinteria 38--The Saints (11-5) put the game away by outscoring Carpinteria, 17-6, in the fourth quarter. Brian Clark scored 24 points.

Saugus 46, Hoover 44--Mike Thompson’s layup with one second to play lifted the Centurions (3-8) to a nonleague victory over visiting Hoover (7-5). Chad Reese of Hoover had 21 points.

GIRLS

St. Bernard 67, Alemany 46--Playing without two starters in a Mission League opener, Alemany (12-3) committed 21 turnovers and gave up a season high in points. Samantha Rigley scored 25 points.

Buena 77, San Marcos 33--Mikko Giordano scored 27 points as the Bulldogs (5-2) coasted in a Channel League opener. Julie Hardy added 15 points and April Buck had eight rebounds.

Thousand Oaks 62, Simi Valley 41--Marion Jones scored 18 points for host Thousand Oaks (13-0) in a Marmonte League opener.