SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team will traverse central and northern California this weekend with three road games on consecutive days to kick off the regular season.

SCHEDULE
Game 1
Friday, Nov. 2 – 5:00 p.m.
Cal State San Marcos at Fresno Pacific
Fresno, Calif. – Special Events Center
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Game 2
Saturday, Nov. 3 – 7:00 p.m.
Cal State San Marcos at William Jessup
Rocklin, Calif. – WJU Activities Building

Game 3
Sunday, Nov. 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Cal State San Marcos at UC Merced
Merced, Calif. – Greg and Cathie Hostetler Court

SECOND TIME FOR EVERYTHING
The Cougars officially get their second season as a program underway this weekend at Fresno Pacific, William Jessup and UC Merced. CSUSM, which took home the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Division II conference title in 2011-12, moved up to NAIA Division I in the offseason. With the step-up, head coach Sheri Jennum has restocked her schedule with formidable NAIA and NCAA Division II opponents in order to prepare the Cougars for another postseason run.

WORTH A MENTION
CSUSM received three votes in the NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll that was released last week. Although out of the Top 25, the Cougars will have plenty of chances to enter the poll this season, as they have four games slated against ranked teams thus far. CSUSM was recently picked No. 2 in the A.I.I./Unaffiliated/Independent group poll behind Robert Morris (Ill.).

EXHIBITION STORY
CSUSM played an exhibition game against UC Irvine on Tuesday night, falling to the Anteaters, 66-32. Danielle Cooper recorded a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Heather Thompson pitched-in with six points.

PROBABLE STARTERS – QUICK FACT
G  - Sarah Jackson – Recorded game-high four assists against UCI.
G – Alexandra Alvarado – Six points on 2-of-5 shooting against the Anteaters.
F – Danielle Cooper – Registered game-highs of 13 points and 12 boards vs. UCI. 6-for-11 shooting.
F – Sherika Miller – Five points and six boards in 30 minutes at UC Irvine.
F – McKenzie Harnett – Two points, two rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes at UCI.

HOME OPENER
CSUSM hosts Arizona Christian in the team's home opener on Nov. 13 at MiraCosta College. For information on season tickets and single-game ticket options, click here.

STAYIN' SOCIAL
Get an inside look into Cougar Athletics via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Like us at facebook.com/CSUSMcougars and follow along at twitter.com/CSUSMcougars. Also, you can watch highlights, previews and recaps at youtube.com/CSUSMathletics. Stay posted for giveaways and prizes throughout the season!

GOLF FOR A CAUSE
The fifth-annual Cougar Scramble Golf Tournament will be on Monday, November 5 at Shadowridge Country Club in Vista. Proceeds from the tournament will go toward student scholarships at Cal State San Marcos. Visit csusmcougars.com/cougarscramble to sign up today.