San Marcos, Calif. – The Chico State women's basketball team jumped out early and never trailed Sunday, earning a 79–66 road win over Cal State San Marcos at The Sports Center.

Chico State improved to 8–2 overall and 4–0 in conference play.

Wildcat Standouts
– Meadow Aragon – 18 points (8–11 FG, 2–4 FT), 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
– Kamil Reid – 16 points (7–11 FG, 2–3 3PT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
– Madison Parry – 12 points (4–8 FG, 0–2 3PT, 4–4 FT), 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Game Summary
– Chico State got off to a hot start, then closed the first quarter on an 11–0 run to take a 25–11 lead after one.
– The Wildcats kept the pressure on in the second, outscoring the Cougars 24–14 to carry a 49–25 advantage into halftime.
– Chico pushed its lead to as many as 25 in the third quarter and entered the fourth up 63–41.
– Cal State San Marcos made a late push behind perimeter shooting in the fourth, but Chico maintained a double-digit cushion and sealed the win at the free-throw line and on key late possessions.
– The Wildcats finished with 48 points in the paint and shot over 50% from the field to control the game from start to finish.

By the Numbers
– Chico State shot 53.3% from the field (32-for-60) and went 10-for-12 at the line (83.3%).
– The Wildcats held Cal State San Marcos to 34.8% shooting (23-for-66).
– Chico scored 48 points in the paint and held a 12–2 edge in fast-break points.
– The Wildcats totaled 11 steals and 23 bench points.
– Both teams committed 14 turnovers; Cal State San Marcos scored 21 points off turnovers, while Chico scored 14.

Up Next
Chico State heads into the holiday break and returns to Acker Gym on January 2 for a conference matchup against Cal State LA, with tipoff set for 5:30 p.m