RENO, Nev. - The Cal State East Bay women's basketball team faced a tough challenge in their exhibition game against Nevada on Saturday afternoon, falling to the Wolf Pack 95-54 at the Lawlor Events Center.
The Pioneers, competing against a Division I opponent, showed flashes of potential throughout the contest, especially in the fourth quarter, despite the final score. The exhibition game provided valuable experience for the East Bay squad as they prepare for their final two games of 2024 next week.
- Ariyah Smith and Krista Sheaffer led the Pioneers with 11 points each. Smith displayed efficiency, shooting 5-for-10 from the field.
- Brooke Donnelly contributed 10 points, including two three-pointers, rounding out the double-digit scorers for East Bay.
- Sierra Morris made her presence felt on the boards, grabbing a team-high six rebounds.
- Taylor Eldredge showcased her defensive skills with one block and two steals.
Cal State East Bay head coach Jenny Thigpin following Saturday's exhibition loss:
"We did not have the start we needed to have, especially on the road after a long layover. We dug ourselves a hole early and it was tough to come back from, although the effort was better in the second half. Hopefully we can learn from this and play better in our next outing."
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
The Pioneers will look to build on the lessons learned from this exhibition as they return to Hayward for their next game. Cal State East Bay will host Alaska Fairbanks in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday, December 17. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Pioneer Gymnasium.
