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Tucson, Ariz.
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Photo by: Ary Frank/Arizona Athletics
3 Score in Double Figures For CSUN; No. 19 Arizona Defeats The Matadors
11/13/2022 5:04:00 PM | Women's Basketball
TUCSON, Ariz.—Three CSUN players scored in double figures, but No. 19 Arizona defeated the Matadors 87-47 in women's basketball action Sunday at the McKale Center.
THE TURNING POINT
Kayanna Spriggs and Jordyn Jackson scored back-to-back field goals to begin the game for the Matadors. Arizona responded with 16 consecutive points and a 28-2 run that resulted in a lead that the Wildcats would not relinquish.
THE STATS
Arizona led 28-6 after the first period and 45-17 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored the Matadors 25-14 in the third period, but only by one in the fourth (17-16).
Five players scored in double figures for the Wildcats, led by Kailyn Gilbert came off the bench for a game-high 16. Esmery Martinez recorded 15 points. Maya Nnaji and Cate Reese both scored 14. Jade Loville charted 12.
CSUN saw three players score in double figures for the first time this season. Jackson paced the Matadors with 12. Michelle Duchemin and Tess Amundsen both posted 10 points.
Arizona shot 28-of-57 (49.1%) from the field, limiting CSUN to 34.1% (15-of-44) from the floor. The Wildcats made six three-pointers, compared to one for the Matadors. Arizona outrebounded CSUN 36-30. The Wildcats held a 12-8 advantage in assists. The Matadors committed 24 turnovers, but only nine in the second half. Arizona committed 13 turnovers. Both teams made six steals.
ACCORDING TO HEAD COACH CARLENE MITCHELL
"Arizona's style of play looks to speed you up and play at a faster speed. We were able to handle Arizona's pressure at the start, but our timing was off in the first half. We were able to execute patterns in the second half, but the ball wasn't dropping tonight."
"Jordyn and I had a great conversation earlier this week for us to find ways to get her the ball more. Jordyn did a good job tonight getting to the free throw line and played with a completive spirit that she always brings."
"Michelle stepped up and gave us some energy and offense at the wing position. We have been looking for ways to get her some additional minutes and by moving Tess to the four to do that. I am excited about the future and what she will give us."
"It is going to be great to be home (after a three-game road trip to start the season). It has been a long stretch for the team. Hopefully, we have learned from playing three Pac-12 teams and bring a better product home to our crowd."
NOTES
Arizona improved to 2-0…Sunday marked the 36th time the Matadors faced a nationally ranked opponent since moving to the Division I level in time for the 1990-91 season…Sunday was the eighth time CSUN and Arizona played, the third in the past five years…The Wildcats lead the all-time series 6-2.
UP NEXT
CSUN (0-3) returns home for the first time in 2022-23 Thursday night when the Matadors host Santa Clara (1-1). Coverage on ESPN+ with Jill Painter Lopez on the call begins at 7 p.m.
~#UniteTheValley~
THE TURNING POINT
Kayanna Spriggs and Jordyn Jackson scored back-to-back field goals to begin the game for the Matadors. Arizona responded with 16 consecutive points and a 28-2 run that resulted in a lead that the Wildcats would not relinquish.
THE STATS
Arizona led 28-6 after the first period and 45-17 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored the Matadors 25-14 in the third period, but only by one in the fourth (17-16).
Five players scored in double figures for the Wildcats, led by Kailyn Gilbert came off the bench for a game-high 16. Esmery Martinez recorded 15 points. Maya Nnaji and Cate Reese both scored 14. Jade Loville charted 12.
CSUN saw three players score in double figures for the first time this season. Jackson paced the Matadors with 12. Michelle Duchemin and Tess Amundsen both posted 10 points.
Arizona shot 28-of-57 (49.1%) from the field, limiting CSUN to 34.1% (15-of-44) from the floor. The Wildcats made six three-pointers, compared to one for the Matadors. Arizona outrebounded CSUN 36-30. The Wildcats held a 12-8 advantage in assists. The Matadors committed 24 turnovers, but only nine in the second half. Arizona committed 13 turnovers. Both teams made six steals.
ACCORDING TO HEAD COACH CARLENE MITCHELL
"Arizona's style of play looks to speed you up and play at a faster speed. We were able to handle Arizona's pressure at the start, but our timing was off in the first half. We were able to execute patterns in the second half, but the ball wasn't dropping tonight."
"Jordyn and I had a great conversation earlier this week for us to find ways to get her the ball more. Jordyn did a good job tonight getting to the free throw line and played with a completive spirit that she always brings."
"Michelle stepped up and gave us some energy and offense at the wing position. We have been looking for ways to get her some additional minutes and by moving Tess to the four to do that. I am excited about the future and what she will give us."
"It is going to be great to be home (after a three-game road trip to start the season). It has been a long stretch for the team. Hopefully, we have learned from playing three Pac-12 teams and bring a better product home to our crowd."
NOTES
Arizona improved to 2-0…Sunday marked the 36th time the Matadors faced a nationally ranked opponent since moving to the Division I level in time for the 1990-91 season…Sunday was the eighth time CSUN and Arizona played, the third in the past five years…The Wildcats lead the all-time series 6-2.
UP NEXT
CSUN (0-3) returns home for the first time in 2022-23 Thursday night when the Matadors host Santa Clara (1-1). Coverage on ESPN+ with Jill Painter Lopez on the call begins at 7 p.m.
~#UniteTheValley~
Team Stats
CSUN
UA
FG%
.341
.491
3FG%
.063
.333
FT%
.615
.833
RB
30
36
TO
24
13
STL
6
16
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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