Seaside, Calif. – The Chico State women's basketball team turned in a strong defensive effort on the road Saturday night, earning a 61–52 victory over Cal State Monterey Bay at the Kelp Bed.

With the win, Chico State improves to 7–3 overall and 3–0 in CCAA play.

Wildcat Standouts
– Madison Parry – 20 points (6–10 FG, 2–3 3PT, 2–3 FT), 10 rebounds
– Meadow Aragon – 11 points (5–14 FG), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
– Kamil Reid – 9 points (3–10 FG, 3–4 FT), 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Game Summary
– Chico State set the tone early with defensive pressure, holding Cal State Monterey Bay to limited shooting in the opening quarter.
– The Wildcats built a first-half advantage by controlling the glass and generating second-chance opportunities.
– Chico State maintained control in the third quarter, slowing the pace and limiting the Otters' transition offense.
– Monterey Bay made a push in the fourth quarter behind perimeter shooting to cut the deficit to single digits.
– Chico State answered at the free-throw line and on the defensive end, closing out the 61–52 road victory.

By the Numbers
– Chico State shot 40.0% from the field (22-for-55) and 36.4% from three-point range (4-for-11).
– The Wildcats went 13-for-16 at the free-throw line.
– Chico State won the rebounding battle 39–36, led by Parry's double-double.
– Cal State Monterey Bay was led by Jennifer Moreno Ortiz and Leah Sarabia.

Up Next
Chico State continues CCAA play Sunday as the Wildcats head to San Marcos for their next conference road matchup.