SAN MARCOS, Calif. – A 20-8 fourth-quarter run propelled the Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team to a 67-62 victory over Simon Fraser on Friday afternoon in The Sports Center.
TOP PERFORMERS
Emma Forel – 23 points | 9-of-12 FG | 9 rebounds
Dynnah Buckner – 13 points | 2 assists | 1 steal
Jon'Nae Vermillion – 6 points | 7 rebounds
Kelsey Forrester – 9 points | 6 assists
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After the first 10 minutes of play, the Cougars held a 19-15 lead after shooting 55.6% from the field.
- CSUSM trailed 35-33 at the half as the Clan went 8-of-13 (61.5%) from the field in the second quarter.
- SFU took its largest lead of the game at the 1:36 mark of the third quarter on a pair of free throws by Clauda Hart to make it 51-43.
- The Clan outscored CSUSM 19-14 in the third quarter to take a 56-49 lead into the final 10 minutes of play.
- A 3-point play by Buckner cut the gap to 56-54 with 7:50 remaining on the clock.
- The Cougars held the Clan scoreless for just over four minutes to even the game at 56-56 on a Vermillion layup.
- Three consecutive 3-pointers by Forrester gave CSUSM a 65-60 lead with 2:02 on the clock.
- A layup by Forel with a pass from Custodio extended the Cougars' lead to 67-62 with 26 seconds remaining.
FAST BREAK
- The Cougars open the season at 1-0 while SFU drops to 2-2.
- Forel tallied 17 of her 23 points in the first half.
- There were 14 lead changes and 10 ties in the opening 20 minutes.
- CSUSM shot 51.0% from the field compared to SFU's 46.2%.
- SFU held the lead for 26 minutes compared to CSUSM's eight minutes.
- The Cougars recorded 14 turnovers to SFU's 21.
- CSUSM outrebounded the Clan, 32-20.
- Fourteen of CSUSM's 25 baskets had an assist.
- This marks the Cougars first win over SFU after dropping the first two meetings.
UP NEXT
The Cougars open California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) play next Tuesday at Cal State LA. Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m.
