CHICO, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team dropped a 63-58 decision at Chico State in a California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) contest on Saturday night at Acker Gymnasium.
 
TOP PERFORMERS
Emma Forel – 22 points | 11 rebounds | 2 steals
Akayla Hackson – 11 points | 5 rebounds | 5 assists | 3 blocked shots
Dynnah Buckner – 9 points
Jon'Nae Vermillion – 8 points | 7 rebounds
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Cougars closed out the first half with a 9-0 run to take a 29-24 lead into the break.
• CSUSM took its largest lead of the game at 48-38 into the fourth quarter.
• The Wildcats outscored the Cougars 25-10 in the final 10 minutes, shooting 50 percent (5-of-10) from the field and 75 percent (3-of-4) from behind the arc.
• Chico State went to the free throw line 14 times in the fourth quarter, making 12 while CSUSM went 2-of-2 in the 10 minutes.

 
FAST BREAKS

• The Cougars drop to 10-7 overall and 7-6 in conference play as the Wildcats move to 12-5, 9-5 in CCAA action.
• Forel registered her sixth double-double, knocking down 22 points and pulling down 11 rebounds.
• Hackson recorded a season-high three blocked shots in the game.
• CSUSM outrebounded the Wildcats, 42-32, with 13 coming on the offensive side.
• The Cougars tallied 34 points in the paint and got 12 points from their bench.
• Chico State took advantage of CSUSM's 18 turnovers, outscoring the Cougars 19-8.
• Four Wildcats reached double digits in scoring with Shay Stark leading the way with 17 points.

 
UP NEXT
The Cougars return home to host their homecoming game on Saturday, Feb. 2, when CSUSM welcomes Stanislaus State to The Sports Center. Tipoff is at 1 p.m.