COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team dropped a 70-52 decision at No. 13 Vanguard Tuesday night. 
 
Senior Mackenzie Harnett led the Cougars with nine points and classmate Cassie Damyanovich chipped in eight points.  Freshman Kylie Coppi dished out a career-best five assists while senior Heather Thompson pulled down a team-high nine boards while blocking three shots.
 
CSUSM trailed 29-19 at halftime.
 
The Lions held a slight edge on the boards, out-rebounding CSUSM 43-41. 
 
Vanguard's Amber Alexander snagged a double-double with a game-high 24 points and 13 rebounds.
 
The Cougars (6-12) host Northern New Mexico on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m.  The game is CSUSM's Military Appreciation Night – all former and active military members and their families will receive free admission with valid military ID.