Pioneer Women's Basketball Drops Thursday's Game to No. 16 Cal Poly Pomona
HAYWARD, Calif. - The Cal State East Bay women's basketball team faced a tough challenge against No. 16 Cal Poly Pomona, falling 81-58 in a CCAA matchup on Thursday evening at Pioneer Gymnasium in Hayward, California. The Pioneers struggled to keep pace with the high-powered Broncos throughout the contest.
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GAME SUMMARY |
Cal Poly Pomona set the tone early, jumping out to a 19-11 lead after the first quarter. The Broncos continued to build their advantage in the second period, outscoring the Pioneers 20-14 to take a 39-25 lead into halftime.
The third quarter proved decisive, as Cal Poly Pomona erupted for 27 points while holding Cal State East Bay to just 10, extending their lead to 66-35. Despite a spirited effort in the fourth quarter, where the Pioneers outscored the Broncos 23-15, the deficit was too large to overcome as Cal Poly Pomona cruised to an 81-58 win.
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NOTABLE STATS |
- Sierra Morris led the charge for East Bay with a career-high double-double, posting 19 points and 14 rebounds. Morris showcased her efficiency by shooting 6-for-10 from the floor and 6-for-10 from the free-throw line.
- Ariyah Smith and Lailah Carey each contributed 10 points to the Pioneers' effort.
- Smith's defensive prowess was on display, as she recorded a game-high five steals.
- The Pioneers showed strength on the boards, outrebounding Cal Poly Pomona 41-37.
- Cal Poly Pomona shot 49.2 percent from the floor whule Cal State East Bay shot 33.8 percent.
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POSTGAME QUOTE |
Cal State East Bay head coach Jenny Thigpin following Thursday's home loss:
"We have to get better at starting off games as we dug ourselves into a hole early and it's tough to get back into games when you are trailing. With that being said, we will get back to work tomorrow and get ready to defend our home court on Saturday."
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RECORDS |
Cal State East Bay: 7-10, 5-6 CCAA
No. 16 Cal Poly Pomona: 15-2, 10-1 CCAA
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
The Pioneers will look to bounce back quickly as they host Cal State San Bernardino in their next CCAA contest. The game is scheduled for this coming Saturday, January 25, with tipoff set for 1 p.m. at Pioneer Gymnasium in Hayward, California.
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