SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team collected its first-ever California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Tournament win on Tuesday with a 75-69 victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills at The Sports Center.
TOP PERFORMERS
Akayla Hackson – 20 points | 5 blocked shots | 3 assists
Jon'Nae Vermillion – 17 points | 7 rebounds | 4 assists
Stephanie Custodio – 11 points | 6 assists | 8-of-8 free throws
Emma Forel – 8 points | 10 rebounds
Dynnah Buckner – 10 points | 1 steal
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Cougars took a 42-34 lead into the break after shooting 50.0 percent (16-of-32) from the field.
- At the 4:16 mark in the third quarter, Hackson was fouled on a 3-pointer and sunk all three free throws to put CSUSM up by 10 points (52-42).
- The Toros opened the fourth quarter on a 6-2 run to cut CSUSM's lead to 59-53 at the 7:56 mark.
- CSUDH cut the lead to four at 71-67 with 38 seconds remaining on a layup by Nautica Morrow.
- Custodio concluded the game with four consecutive free throws to secure the win.
FAST BREAKS
- With the win, the Cougars (18-9) extend their winning streak to seven games.
- CSUDH ends its season with a 14-15 record.
- The Toros got 17 points from their bench.
- CSUSM went 20-of-24 from the charity stripe.
- The Cougars held the lead for just over 37 of the 40 minutes.
- CSUSM had the advantage in assists (14-3) and blocked shots (6-3).
- CSUDH tallied 45 rebounds with 16 coming on the offensive side.
- Hackson's five blocked shots tied a single-game record with Lupe Cruz recording it twice in the 2016-17 season.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will face UC San Diego in the CCAA Tournament semifinals on Friday at 12:05 p.m.
