SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team dropped a 71-66 decision to visiting California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) opponent Chico State on Friday night at The Sports Center.
 
The Cougars fall to 2-9 overall and 2-5 in conference action. With the win, the Wildcats improve to 8-5 overall, 6-3 in CCAA play.
 
Senior Raegan Lillie led CSUSM with 16 points while classmate Lupe Cruz notched nine points and eight rebounds. Senior Monica Friedl tallied four points, four rebounds and four blocked shots.
 
CSUSM closed out the first quarter with a 9-2 run to even the contest at 13-13. The Cougars carried the momentum into the second quarter, outscoring the Wildcats 21-14 to take a 34-27 into the locker room.
 
The determining factor in the second half was a 19-of-20 performance at the charity stripe by the Wildcats.
 
CSUSM outrebounded Chico State 36-34 and finished with six blocked shots.
 
The Cougars return to the court on Saturday, Jan. 6 when they host Humboldt State in The Sports Center. Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m.