HAYWARD - Cal State Dominguez Hills fell to Cal State East Bay in California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) women's basketball action by a final score of 62-51, Saturday at Pioneer Gymnasium.
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The Toros and Pioneers flip-flop in the conference standings. CSUDH drops to 11-13 overall and 9-10 in conference play. CSUEB improves to 14-12 overall and 10-10 in the CCAA.
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The Toros were led by
Nautica Morrow's 15 points.
Desiree Harding and
Taylor Farris each contributed 12 points each.
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CSUEB hit two consecutive 3-pointers to begin the game for an early 6-0 advantage. Trailing 18-13 with two minutes remaining in the opening quarter, CSUDH went on an 11-2 run, ignited by a Morrow jumper, that went all the way to the four-minute mark of the second period for a 24-20 advantage. The Toros led 26-24 at halftime.
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The third quarter was dominated by the Pioneers as they outscored CSUDH 16-7 in the stanza for a 42-35 score. CSUEBÂ kept putting away baskets and grabbed its biggest lead of the game, 52-41, with 4:25 left in regulation. The Toros were eventually forced to foul and the Pioneers made eight free throws in the final minute to prevail.
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CSUDH will host Stanislaus State for Senior Day on Saturday, Feb. 17. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
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