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CSUSM Falls 54-46 to UCR in Final Exhibition

SAN MARCOS, Calif.  – In its final exhibition game of the season, the Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team (0-5) fell 54-46 to NCAA Division I UC Riverside (2-5) on Tuesday night in The Sports Center.

TOP PERFORMERS
Rory Hetrick – 14 points | 5 rebounds | 2 blocked shots | 2 assists
Kate Bobadilla – 8 points | 3 rebounds | 2 assists
Destiny Okonkwo – 4 points | 7 rebounds | 2 blocked shots
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

  • After trailing 6-2 at the seven-minute mark, the Cougars turned on the jets with a 14-7 run to end the first quarter.
  • CSUSM took a 24-23 lead into the locker room after shooting 45.5% (10-of-22) from the field to UCR's 29.4% (10-of-34).
  • Kate Bobadilla led CSUSM with eight points in the first 20 minutes of play.
  • The Cougars outrebounded the Highlanders 21-16 in the first half.
  • A 21-10 third quarter put the Highlanders up 44-34 after shooting 44.4% (8-of-18) from the field and 50% (3-of-6) from the 3-point line.
  • CSUSM ended the game on a high note, outscoring UCR 12-10 in the fourth quarter.
     

FAST BREAKS

  • This was a countable game for UCR while CSUSM marked it as an exhibition.
  • CSUSM shot 40.9% (18-of-44) while UCR was held to just 34.4% (22-of-64).
  • Both teams recorded 24 points in the paint while UCR had the advantage on second-chance points at 20-4.
  • Rory Hetrick led all scorers with 14 points.
  • CSUSM tallied a season-high five blocked shots with Hetrick and Destiny Okonkwo collecting two and Lucca Lowenberg nabbing her first of the season.
  • This was CSUSM's first time hosting a NCAA Division I team in The Sports Center.
  • This was the first meeting between the Cougars and Highlanders.
     

UP NEXT
CSUSM will open CCAA action on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Sonoma State. Tipoff is slated for 1 p.m.   
 
 

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