Box Score
CHICO -- Junior Robynn Cochran poured in a career-high 19 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the field and a near-perfect 8-of-9 from the foul line, but it wasn't nearly enough as No. 13 Chico State drained a season-high 13 3-pointers in a 73-58 win to sweep the regular season series.
The victory puts Chico State at 20-3 on the season, and combined with Cal State East Bay's victory over UC San Diego Friday, the Wildcats are back in sole possession of first place in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) with a 16-3 conference record.
Cal State Dominguez Hills, led by former Chico State head coach Molly Goodenbour, dropped its fifth straight to fall to 7-16 overall and 6-13 in CCAA play.
In addition to Womack's 24 points, Jazmine Miller threaded four 3-pointers and finished with 14 points, while Synchro Bull turned in a great all-around performance, scoring 10 points, pulling down seven rebounds, dishing out five assists, grabbing three steals and blocking two shots.
The Wildcats shot 61.9 percent from behind the arc, including eight of 10 in the first half.
Chico State led from wire to wire, using a Courtney Hamilton 3-pointer to jump out to a quick 7-2 lead.
Dominguez Hills pulled to within 14-13, but Womack repeatedly kept the Wildcats on top with her behind the arc artistry. Three 3-pointers over a two minute period put the 'Cats up 25-17, and as the first half wound down, treys by Miller, Womack and Annie Ward extended the lead to 34-20.
The Toros cut the deficit to single digits before Analise Riezebos hit a jumper with 1:10 left in the period to give Chico State a 40-29 halftime lead.
The Wildcats wasted little time extending the advantage to 18, as a Miller 3-pointer highlighted a 13-6 run to open the second half to make the score 49-31.
Dominguez Hills answered with a run of its own scoring 20 of the next 29 points, pulling to within seven with 7:10 to play. Chico State went back to what fueled their offensive attack the entire night, using 3-point buckers by Miller and Womack to fuel a 13-1 run to make the score 71-52 and essentially put the game out of reach. The Wildcats eventually rolled to the 73-58 victory and a sweep of season series with the Toros.
Julia Poecksteiner added 11 points and Denisha Lundy 10 in the loss as CSUDH shot just 28.8% from the floor while hitting just 3-of-13 from long range.
The Toros will look to snap their skid tomorrow night at CS Stanislaus, with tip off set for 5:30 pm.
(Courtesy Chico State)
