SAN MARCOS, Calif. – For the third time in four years, the Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team opens its season on the road. The Cougars face the University of La Verne on Saturday, Nov. 1.
 
The Schedule
Game 1
November 2, 2014 – 5 p.m.
Cal State San Marcos (0-0) at La Verne (0-0)
La Verne, Calif. – Sports Science & Athletics Pavilion
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Be There For Every Home Game!
You can now reserve your seat for every CSUSM home game of the 2014-15 season! Purchase season tickets today! Women's tickets start as low as $50 for all home contests. VIP courtside seats can be purchased for $75 with an additional $100 donation to the Cougar Athletic Club. To order today, click here.
 
Strong Finish
CSUSM went 6-2 to close out the 2013-14 season that included bringing home the program's second Association of Independent Institution (A.I.I.) Tournament title in three years.  The Cougars made its first appearance in the NAIA Division I championship, falling to No. 1 Vanguard in the first round. In its inaugural season of 2012, CSUSM competed in the NAIA Division II Championship. 
 
Commanding Leadership Returns
With the graduation of only one starter, the Cougars return the core of their team from the 2013-14 season. Alex Alvarado, Cassie Damyanovich, Mackenzie Harnett and Heather Thompson were on the CSUSM women's basketball inaugural team in 2012-13 season. Thompson became the first player in program history to be named NAIA All-America after receiving honorable mention honors last season. Harnett collected A.I.I. Defensive Player of the Year while Thompson, Damyanovich and Alvarado each earned all-conference honors.
 
La Verne Preview
All-time vs. La Verne: 2-0
Last time vs. La Verne: W, 82-61 on Jan. 9, 2012 at La Verne. The Cougars offense exploded against the Leopards with five scorers reaching double-digits. As a team, CSUSM forced 22 turnovers and held La Verne's offense to 29 percent from the field. 
La Verne Breakdown: The La Verne Leopards, competing at the NCAA Division III level, finished last season with a 13-12 overall record and 8-8 in Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) play.  The Leopards graduated their top player Lindsey Foster who averaged a team-best 13.6 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Junior Emily Myers, their No. 2 scorer, returns after registering 12.4 points per game last season.
 
Home Opener Nov. 8 vs. La Sierra
The Cougars will begin their 2014-15 home season on Saturday, Nov. 8 on their home court at MiraCosta College with a 7:30 p.m. tipoff. Just a day shy of a year ago, the Cougars snagged a 20-point win over La Sierra University in their second home game of the 2013-14 season.
 
Homecoming, Nov. 22 vs. Vanguard
CSUSM men's basketball will take on defending national champion Vanguard in the school's annual Homecoming Game on Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The Cougars beat the Lions twice in 2013-14. Tickets for the Homecoming Game will need to be purchased in advance of the contest (season ticket holders will not need to reserve in advance). To purchase tickets for Homecoming, click here.
 
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