HAYWARD, Calif. – On Thursday evening, a four-game losing streak came to an end for the Cal State East Bay women's basketball team, as the Pioneers defeated Cal Poly Pomona, 58-46.
The Pioneers came out quick in the opening quarter, limiting the Broncos to three field goals, and finishing the quarter ahead 17-6.
Although CSUEB's lead grew to as much as 13 in the second quarter, a run of 14 straight points put the Broncos ahead 22-21. After the lead was relinquished, a 3-pointer by
Payton Sterk reestablished the lead for the Pioneers, and a pair of free throws by
Jaela Richardson gave Cal State East Bay a 26-22 lead which was taken into halftime.
Though quarter three was close, the Pioneers outscored CPP, 19-16 to take a 45-38 lead into the final quarter.
By limiting the Broncos to only eight points in the final quarter, one field goal, the Pioneers finished with a 58-46 win on Thursday.
- With 16 points, going 5-for-10 from the floor, including 3-for-4 from beyond the arc, in addition to three free throws was Delia Moore.
- Richardson reached a double double after scoring 15 points and have a season-high 14 rebounds.
- With season-hgih seven assists was Grace Campbell.
- For CPP, the leading scorer was Breanne Ha.
Cal State East Bay head coach
Jenny Thigpin following Thursday's game:
"Defensive was the key tonight. We had five players locked in defensively and were able to get stops down the stretch. Proud of our effort and team win."
Cal State East Bay: 9-10, 6-9 CCAA
Cal Poly Pomona: 12-7, 9-6 CCAA
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
This coming Saturday, the Pioneers host Cal State San Bernardino for a 1 p.m. tipoff from Pioneer Gymnasium. Prior to the game, the 2021-22 CCAA Tournament Championship Ring Ceremony will take place.
