MERCED, Calif. – Chico State used a dominant middle stretch to pick up an 83–73 CCAA road win over UC Merced on Saturday afternoon.

Chico State (16–6, 12–4 CCAA) turned a one-point deficit after the opening quarter into a comfortable halftime lead, then broke the game open with a 28-point third quarter. UC Merced (7–16, 4–12 CCAA) made a push late, but the Wildcats closed out the win to complete the season sweep.

Wildcat standouts
– Madison Parry – 22 points (7-for-12 FG), 13 rebounds, 4 assists
– Kamil Reid – 18 points (8-for-12 FG), 7 rebounds
– Kaylie Edge – 15 points (5-for-11 FG), 3-for-7 3PT, 3 assists

Game summary
– UC Merced edged the first quarter 16–15, but Chico State responded with a 22–12 second quarter to take a 37–28 lead into halftime.
– The Wildcats took control in the third, outscoring the Bobcats 28–17 to extend the advantage to 65–45 heading into the fourth.
– UC Merced posted 28 points in the final quarter and cut into the margin with perimeter shooting, but Chico State stayed composed down the stretch to finish the 83–73 win.

By the numbers
– Chico State shot 53.6% from the field (30-for-56) and 35.0% from three (7-for-20), going 16-for-17 at the line (94.1%).
– UC Merced shot 32.5% from the field (25-for-77) and 27.8% from three (10-for-36), going 13-for-14 at the line (92.9%).
– Chico State held a 44–24 edge in points in the paint and finished with 21 assists on 30 made field goals.
– UC Merced won the offensive rebounding battle 15–6 and held a 22–8 edge in points off turnovers.

Wildcat tidbits
– Madison Parry recorded her sixth double-double of the season.
– Kamil Reid tied her career high with 18 points.
– Chico State completed the season sweep of UC Merced after winning 88–64 back in November.

Up next
Chico State returns home to Acker Gym for a 5:30 p.m. tip on Feb. 12 against San Francisco State. The Wildcats earned a 73–55 win over the Gators earlier this season.