SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team wrapped up its non-conference schedule with a 74-64 victory over Point Loma on Tuesday night at The Sports Center.
TOP PERFORMERS
Emma Forel – 23 points | 14 rebounds | 3 assists | 2 steals | 1 blocked shot
Jon'Nae Vermillion – 18 points | 8 rebounds
Stephanie Custodio – 14 points | 4 assists | 5-of-7 from the field
HOW IT HAPPENED
- CSUSM led by as many as nine points (19-10) before the Sea Lions charged back to close the gap at 21-19 at the end of the first quarter.
- Leading a majority of the first half, CSUSM headed into the halftime break with a 36-32 lead despite having a slightly lower field-goal percentage than PLNU (41.9% - 44.4%).
- The Cougars opened the second half with a 14-2 run to go up 52-34, their largest lead of the night.
- The Sea Lions dwindled the CSUSM lead to 62-59 at the midway point of the fourth quarter.
- The Cougars closed out the game with a 12-5 run to secure the victory.
FAST BREAKS
- CSUSM finished its non-conference scheduled with a 3-1 record while PLNU dropped to 0-5.
- The Cougars outrebounded the Sea Lions, 43-26.
- CSUSM shot 54.2 percent from the field in the second half to finish with a 47.3 field-goal percentage.
- The Cougars went 10-of-11 from the charity stripe in the second half.
- Both teams sank four 3-pointers in the contest.
- Forel recorded her first double-double of the season with 23 points and 14 rebounds.
- Cara Liggins led the Sea Lions with 19 points and seven rebounds.
UP NEXT
The Cougars begin their California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) schedule on Saturday, Nov. 24, at Cal State East Bay. Tip-off is slated for 1 p.m.
