LOS ANGELES - Cal State East Bay women's basketball was unable to keep up on Saturday afternoon, as the Pioneers dropped their second game in a row, losing 79-46 against Cal State LA.  
 

GAME SUMMARY

The contest began with a tight first quarter, with Cal State LA holding a slim 18-14 advantage. However, the Golden Eagles began to pull away in the second quarter, outscoring the Pioneers 17-6 to take a 35-20 lead into halftime.

The third quarter proved to be the turning point of the game, as Cal State LA erupted for 33 points while limiting Cal State East Bay to just 9. This offensive explosion, coupled with stifling defense, effectively put the game out of reach. Although East Bay had a 17-11 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter, the Golden Eagles maintained their control, cruising to the 33-point victory.

NOTABLE STATS

• Aunika Hornung led the Pioneers in scoring with eight points, shooting 4-for-9 from the floor. She also contributed defensively with three blocks.
• Taylor Eldredge matched her season-high with 13 rebounds, showcasing her prowess on the glass despite the team's struggles.
• Ariyah Smith dished out a team-high four assists, but also committed five turnovers in a challenging game for the Pioneers' offense.
• Both teams were even on the boards, each grabbing 45 rebounds.
• The Golden Eagles shot 40 percent in field goals to CSUEB's 30.8 percent. 

POSTGAME QUOTE

Cal State East Bay head coach Jenny Thigpin expressed disappointment following the game, stating:
"It was a disappointing weekend for us after gaining momentum from our homestand. We have to get back in the gym, work hard and focus on redefining our identity."
 

RECORDS

Cal State East Bay: 7-9, 5-5 CCAA
Cal State LA: 11-4, 6-4 CCAA
 

UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY

Looking ahead, the Pioneers will aim to bounce back as they host No. 19 Cal Poly Pomona in their next CCAA game. The matchup is scheduled for Thursday, January 23, with tipoff set for 5:30 p.m. at Pioneer Gymnasium in Hayward, California. Following the game, a special ceremony will be held to thank Pioneer Hall of Famer Rich Sherratt for his generous video board donation.