HAYWARD - Five Toros scored in double figures as the Cal State Dominguez Hills women's basketball team opened up California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) action with a 73-65 win over Cal State East Bay, Thursday at Pioneer Gymnasium. CSUDH improves to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in conference play. The Pioneers drop to 3-4 overall and 0-2 in the CCAA.
 
TOP STATISTICAL PERFORMERS
Nautica Morrow 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals
Destinee Williams 13 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals
Ahlisha Henderson 12 points, 11 rebounds
Allissa Gomez 12 points
Lea Anderson 11 points
 
WHAT HAPPENED?
- CSUDH controlled things early and grabbed its largest lead of the game, 22-10, with 1:21 left in the opening period. The Toros led 22-15 at the end of 10 minutes.
- Both teams struggled offensively as the Toros were narrowly outscored 13-11 in the second quarter, but took a 33-28 advantage at halftime.
- The Pioneers nearly caught CSUDH after scoring two baskets to open the third period to make it a 33-32 game. The Toros got back on track and led by six points, 53-47, at the end of the quarter.
- A 3-pointer from Lea Anderson gave CSUDH its biggest advantage of the second half, 65-55, with 4:20 remaining in the contest. The Toros made the necessary free throws to close out the game and prevailed by eight points.
 
UPCOMING
The Toros will stay on the road and face Cal State Motnerey Bay on Saturday, December 1 at 1 p.m.