SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team will host four home games in a span of eight days, starting this Friday with Ashford (Iowa).

THE SCHEDULE
Game 15
Friday, Dec. 14 – 7:30 p.m.
Ashford (Iowa) University (7-4) at Cal State San Marcos (5-9)
Oceanside, Calif. – MiraCosta College
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Game 16
Monday, Dec. 17 – 7:30 p.m.
Clarke (Iowa) (2-7) at Cal State San Marcos (5-9)
Oceanside, Calif. – Mira Costa College
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Game 17
Tuesday, Dec. 18 – 3:00 p.m.
Concordia (Calif.) (1-6) at Cal State San Marcos (5-9)
Oceanside, Calif. – MiraCosta College
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Game 18
Friday, Dec. 21 – 7:30 p.m.
Roosevelt (Ill.) (9-3) at Cal State San Marcos (5-9)
Oceanside, Calif. – MiraCosta College
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Cougars Snap Skid
CSUSM snapped a seven-game losing streak over the weekend - the longest such stretch in program history - with a pair of wins over Rocky Mountain (Mont.) and Johnson & Wales (Colo.) at the Arizona Christian Women's Basketball Classic in Phoenix. Heather Thompson registered double-doubles in both games, adding four blocks in the win over RMC. Anna Nguyen registered a career-high 20 points while Mechel'la Logan added 17 points and 10 rebounds in the 79-74 victory over JWU.

Sharing The Wealth
Six different players over the Cougars' first 14 games have led the Cougars in scoring, but none have been the team leader in back-to-back games. Nguyen became the third player to lead the team in scoring three times this season, following Sarah Jackson and Danielle Cooper. Logan, Thompson and Sherika Miller have led the Cougars in scoring twice thus far.

Unfamiliar Territory
CSUSM has never faced Ashford, Clarke, Concordia or Roosevelt in the team's young history.

Top 10 Tales
The Cougars currently are in the national top-1o in a number of categories at this point in the season. They rank first in total blocks (64); second in total rebound offense; sixth in rebounds per game (46.21), steals (158) and total scoring offense; seventh in blocks per game (4.57); eighth in total rebound margin (11.43); and 10^th in defensive rebounds per game (29.643). Cooper ranks second and third in total blocks (28) and total rebounds (151), respectively.

Quick Facts – Probable Starters
F 11 Heather Thompson: Back-to-back double-doubles at the ACU Classic. Averaging 8.7 PPG over her last three games.
F 21 Sherika Miller: Shooting 50 percent over her last three games.
G 4 Sarah Jackson: Ranks seventh in the nation with 39 total steals.
G 13 Alexandria Alvarado: Started the last two games after being used as a reserve the previous five.
G 23 Jessica Harris: Has started the last six games at point guard, scored a career-high 11 points against Johnson & Wales.

Quick Facts – Probable Reserves
G 24 Anna Nguyen: 12-of-24 over three games last week, averaging 11.0 PPG
F 25 Danielle Cooper: Double-double vs. San Diego Christian was her fourth this year.
G 32 Mechel'la Logan: 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting with 10 boards vs. JWU.
G 34 Cassie Damyanovich: Scored season-high eight points in win over Rocky Mountain.

Notes
Roosevelt is receiving votes in the latest NAIA Division II women's basketball national poll … The Cougars are on their second two-game win streak of the season … CSUSM has recorded eight double-doubles this season … The Cougars have seen their point total increase in each of their last four games … CSUSM has out-blocked its opponents 64-30 this season.

Season Tickets Still Available
Fans can get their seats for all of CSUSM's home contests today. The Cougars play all their home games at nearby MiraCosta College in Oceanside. Season ticket plans start as low as $65. VIP courtside seats are available for $100 with an additional $100 donation to the Cougar Athletic Club. Single game tickets are $7 for general admission, $5 for kids and seniors, and $4 for groups of 10 or more with previous arrangements. Visit CSUSMcougars.com/tickets for more information.

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