SEASIDE, Calif. – The Cal State East Bay women's basketball team defeated Cal State Monterey Bay on Thursday evening in CCAA action, 67-56. Scoring a team high 20 points was Payton Sterk. 
 

GAME SUMMARY

 
The opening quarter had the Pioneers pull away for an early 17-7 lead and ultimately finish the first 10 minutes ahead 19-11. With an even second quarter, Cal State East Bay led 32-24 at halftime. 

Three times in the third quarter, the lead grew to 14 points. 

Starting the fourth quarter, the Pioneers led 51-41. Grace Campbell started the scoring in the fourth for a 12 point lead, but CSUMB cut the deficit to as little as seven points. But at the 6:47 mark, Kelsey Valencia started a 12-0 run with a jumper, as the Pioneers led by 19 points.

Although the Otters scored the final eight points of the game, it was not enough as Cal State East Bay finished with a 67-56 win. 
 

NOTABLE STATS

• Sterk scored 20 points, going 7-for-12 from the floor and 3-for-3 from the free throw line. She made three baskets from beyond the arc. 
• Jaela Richardson has scored in double figures in nine straight games. On Thursday, she finished with 13 points. 
• Taylor Linzie had 15 rebounds, setting a career-high. 
• Mikayla Mabie scored a team-high 14 points for the Otters. 

POSTGAME QUOTE

 
Cal State East Bay head coach Jenny Thigpin following Thursday's win:
"It was a good win for us tonight as we played solid defensively throughout the game. We had some great moments throughout and hopefully it will carry over to our next game on the road."
 

RECORDS

 
Cal State East Bay: 13-12, 10-11 CCAA
Cal State Monterey Bay: 6-20, 2-19 CCAA
 

UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY

 
The final game of the 2022-23 season for the Pioneers takes place this coming Saturday at San Francisco State. Tipoff from Main Gym at Don Nasser Family Plaza is set for 1 p.m. On January 12, the Pioneers defeated the Gators, 84-62.