LOS ANGELES – Chico State couldn't recover from a second-quarter swing Saturday afternoon, falling 76–66 to Cal State LA in CCAA action.
Chico State (15–5, 11–3 CCAA) jumped out early and led 20–10 after the opening quarter, but Cal State LA (14–5, 11–3 CCAA) flipped the game with a 21–10 second quarter and never trailed the rest of the game.
Wildcat Standouts
– Madison Parry – 25 points (9-for-17 FG, 4-for-7 3PT), 9 rebounds
– Kaylie Edge – 14 points (5-for-12 FG, 4-for-9 3PT)
– Sydney Peterson – 6 points (3-for-4 FG), 7 assists, 7 rebounds
Game Summary
– Chico State set the tone early, using defensive pressure to build a 20–10 lead after one.
– Cal State LA responded in the second quarter with timely threes and extra possessions, outscoring the Wildcats 21–10 to take a 31–30 lead into halftime.
– The teams traded momentum in the third, but the Golden Eagles edged the quarter 23–22 and carried a 54–52 advantage into the fourth.
– Cal State LA opened the final quarter with a quick push and sealed the 10-point win.
By the Numbers
– Chico State shot 43.6% from the field (24-for-55) and 40.7% from three (11-for-27), going 7-for-8 at the line (87.5%).
– Cal State LA shot 37.0% from the field (27-for-73) and 31.3% from three (10-for-32), going 12-for-13 at the line (92.3%).
– Cal State LA won the rebounding battle 40–34, including 20 offensive rebounds.
– Chico State forced 11 turnovers but committed 18; Cal State LA held an 18–14 edge in points off turnovers.
Wildcat Tidbits
– Madison Parry tied her career high with 25 points.
– The Wildcats split the season series with Cal State LA, 1–1.
– Chico State is currently tied for second place in the CCAA standings.
Up Next
Chico State stays on the road for a 5:30 p.m. matchup at Stanislaus State. The Wildcats earned a 66–52 win over the Warriors back in December.