ELLENSBURG, Wash. - The Cal State East Bay women's basketball team opened their 2024-25 season with a 83-69 loss to Northwest Nazarene in the CCAA-GNAC Crossover at Nicholson Arena on Friday morning.
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GAME SUMMARY |
The Pioneers kept the game close in the first half, trailing by just five points at halftime, 38-33. However, the Nighthawks pulled away in the second half, outscoring Cal State East Bay 45-36. Most notably, a 24-17 advantage in the fourth quarter really widened the score in favor of NNU to pull away and cruise to the win.
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NOTABLE STATS |
- Lailah Carey led the Pioneers with 12 points, shooting 4-for-5 from the field and 3-for-7 from the free-throw line. Carey also dished out a team-high five assists.
- Taylor Eldredge contributed 10 points, including a perfect 3-for-3 from the free-throw line.
- Ariyah Smith added nine points and three assists while playing all 40 minutes.
- Aunika Hornung made her presence felt on defense with two blocks and two steals, while also grabbing a team-high seven rebounds.
- Gwendilyn Aasland came off the bench to score 11 points and grab four rebounds in just 11 minutes of on the court.
- From NNU, the game's leading scorer was Madeline Gebers, who finished with 22 points.
- The Pioneers struggled with ball control, committing 36 turnovers which led to 46 points for Northwest Nazarene.
- Despite the loss, Cal State East Bay showed promise on offense, shooting 51.1 percent from the field compared to Northwest Nazarene's 45.9 percent.
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POSTGAME QUOTE |
Cal State East Bay head coach Jenny Thigpin following Friday's season opener:
"We had some good moments throughout the game but couldn't find a way to sustain a consistent level to give ourselves a chance to win the game. It's a long season and we have to forget this game and get ready as we have a chance to get better next game."
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RECORDS |
Cal State East Bay: 0-1
Northwest Nazarene: 1-0
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
The Pioneers will look to bounce back quickly as they face host team Central Washington on Saturday, November 9, in the second day of the CCAA-GNAC Crossover. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Nicholson Arena in Ellensburg, Washington.
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