CARSON, Calif. – Chico State made a fourth-quarter run Thursday night, but ran out of time as Cal State Dominguez Hills held on down the stretch to secure a 64–57 CCAA win at the Torodome to start the second half of the CCAA schedule.
Chico State (15–4, 11–2 CCAA) trailed by as many as 15 in the second half before outscoring the Toros 25–18 in the fourth quarter to make it a two-possession game late, but Dominguez Hills (5–13, 5–8 CCAA) sealed it at the free throw line in the final seconds.
Wildcat Standouts
– Madison Parry – 17 points (6–17 FG, 5–6 FT), 10 rebounds, 2 steals
– Kamil Reid – 15 points (5–11 FG, 5–8 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 block
– Kaylie Edge – 10 points (3–6 FG, 1–4 3PT), 4 assists, 1 block
Game Summary
– The game was tight early, but Chico State went cold in the second quarter and scored six points in the period, going into halftime down 33–21.
– Dominguez Hills built its advantage after the break and carried a 46–32 lead into the fourth quarter.
– Chico State found a late rhythm and won the fourth 25–18, cutting into the margin in the final minute.
– Kaylie Edge knocked down a three-pointer with 19 seconds left to pull the Wildcats within 62–57, but the Toros closed out the win at the line.
By the Numbers
– Chico State shot 37.7% from the field (20-for-53) and 8.3% from three (1-for-12), while going 72.7% at the line (16-for-22).
– Dominguez Hills shot 32.9% from the field (23-for-70) but hit seven three-pointers (7-for-25) and went 11-for-14 at the stripe.
– Chico State won the rebounding battle 43–39, including 12 offensive rebounds, and scored 32 points in the paint.
– Turnovers proved costly: Chico State committed 20 turnovers, while Dominguez Hills had 10 and scored 22 points off those miscues.
Wildcat Tidbits
– Madison Parry recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
– Despite the loss, Chico State still leads Dominguez Hills in the all-time series, 48-22.
Up Next
Chico State continues its road swing Saturday against Cal State LA at 1 p.m. The Wildcats won the last meeting with the Golden Eagles, 60–57.
