San Francisco, Calif. – Chico State kept rolling Saturday afternoon, picking up a 73–55 CCAA road win over San Francisco State to stay unbeaten in conference play and secure the best start to CCAA action in program history.
With the win, Chico State improves to 12–2 overall and 8–0 in CCAA play.
Wildcat Standouts
– Nseije Ortiz – 16 points (6–8 FG, 4–6 3PT), 12 rebounds, 6 assists
– Madison Parry – 14 points (5–9 FG, 3–4 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists
– Kamil Reid – 14 points (4–8 FG, 4–5 3PT), 4 steals, 4 rebounds
– Meadow Aragon – 12 points (4–10 FG, 4–4 FT), 10 rebounds, 3 assists
Game Summary
– Chico State weathered an early push and took a 19–16 lead after the first quarter behind 7 made threes.
– The Wildcats tightened up defensively in the second, holding San Francisco State to nine points to carry a 36–25 advantage into halftime.
– San Francisco State tried to close the gap in the third, but Chico State answered with timely threes and work on the glass to keep control heading into the fourth.
– The Wildcats finished strong in the final period, extending the margin down the stretch to close out the 73–55 win.
By the Numbers
– Chico State shot 46.6% from the field (27-for-58) and 52.9% from three-point range (9-for-17).
– The Wildcats finished with 20 assists and won the rebounding battle 57–32.
– Chico State forced 21 turnovers and recorded six steals.
– San Francisco State was led by Athena Brombacher (13 points) and Geriah Bradley (12 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists).
Up Next
Chico State returns home Thursday, January 15, to host Cal Poly Humboldt, with both teams entering the matchup unbeaten in CCAA play.