Thursday, February 9
Northridge, Calif.
7:00 p.m.
California State University at Northridge
5-18,4-9Big West
69
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60
CSU Bakersfield
6-15,3-10Big West
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CSU Bakersfield
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12
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14
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CSUN
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25
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Photo by: Connor Clark
CSUN Breaks Losing Streak With 69-60 Victory Over CSU Bakersfield
2/9/2023 10:18:00 PM | Women's Basketball
NORTHRIDGE, Calif.—CSUN defeated CSU Bakersfield 69-60 to end a nine-game losing streak in Big West women's basketball action Thursday night at Premier America Credit Union Arena.
FIRST HALF
Tess Amundsen sank back-to-back three-pointers to send the Matadors on a 7-0 to begin the night and forced the Roadrunners to call a timeout just 1:58 into the game. However, CSUB responded with five straight before the Matadors went on a 9-2 spurt that was capped off by Amundsen's third three-pointer. Trailing 20-12, the 'Runners raced to five consecutive points, capped off by a Nseije Ortiz three-pointer to end the period with CSUN ahead 20-17.
CSUB would complete a 9-0 spurt that ended with Garrisen Freeman's field goal and what proved to be the only lead of the night for the Roadrunners, 22-21, 1:12 into the second period. CSUN then rallied off seven in a row. The Matadors would push the lead to 35-27 before a Hennie van Schaik basket with 2:19 remaining. CSUN responded by ending the first half on a 10-0 scoring streak that began with consecutive Arina Nikishina layups. Amundsen connected on back-to-back three-pointers with De'jah Williams' layup at the buzzer, making it 45-29.
SECOND HALF
The Matadors extended the run to 14-0 before Solmilen Herrera made free throws at the 8:16 mark of the third. CSUN led by double-digits for most of the period until the final three minutes, when CSU Bakersfield posted the final nine points of the frame. The Roadrunners cut it to 54-46 as the third quarter closed.
Rachel Harvey's jumper in the paint started the fourth and put the Matadors back into a double-digit lead. The CSUN lead fluctuated between eight and 11 points for most of the final 10 minutes. With 2:16 remaining, van Schaik made free throws to cut it to seven, 63-56. Kayanna Spriggs' free throws the next time down created a three-possession game at 65-56. A van Schailk turnover resulted in Anaiyah Tu'ua being fouled. The CSUN point guard made both of her free throws to put the Matadors up 11.
Taylor Caldwell responded with a layup with 24 seconds to go. The 'Runners fouled Macy Smith after a CSUN timeout. Smith sank both free throw attempts. With CSUN up 11, Sophia Tougas scored the game's final points on two made free throws.
ACCORDING TO HEAD COACH CARLENE MITCHELL
"I thought we were really good for about 15 minutes in the first half, which was a huge positive for us. We were able to execute our offensive and defensive game plans. We haven't been in many situations where we have had big leads at halftime and struggled in the third quarter. Nevertheless, it was a much-needed win. We were able to get great minutes from our bench and our bigs tonight. The next three games are critical for us, for confidence, and for the standings as we prepare for the Big West Tournament.
THE STATS
Amundsen scored 16 of her game-high 20 points in the first half. She was 5-of-5 from beyond the three-point arc. She also led the Matadors with six rebounds. Spriggs posted 11 points. Tu'ua scored 10 points, grabbed five rebounds, dished out a team-high four assists, and made three steals. van Schaik led CSU Bakersfield with 18. She also led the team in rebounds with a game-high nine. She drew nine CSUN fouls and went to the charity stripe nine times (making six). Caldwell scored 11, while Freeman had 10.
The Matadors shot 44.7% from the field (21-of-47) while holding CSUB to 37% from the floor (20-of-54). CSUN outrebounded the 'Runners 37-31. The Matadors made 10 steals, scoring 12 points off turnovers. CSUB made 11 steals, scoring 17 points.
CSUN held a 12-6 foul count advantage in the first half. The Matadors went 8-for-14, while CSUB was 3-for-4. The Roadrunners had the advantage in the second, and CSUB drew 15 fouls, resulting in the 'Runners going 12-of-17. The Matadors drew 11 fouls in the second half, making 12-of-14 free throw attempts. CSUN went to the free throw line a season-high 28 times.
NOTES
CSUN played CSU Bakersfield (6-15, 3-10 Big West) for the first time Thursday night despite completing season series with Cal State Fullerton, UC Irvine, and UC Santa Barbara…the teams meet again on Feb. 23 in Bakersfield with a special 11 a.m. start as it is kids' day on the CSUB campus…this was the 11th time that the teams have played women's basketball since the Roadrunners established their program in 2000…CSUN trails in the series 7-4…Jordyn Jackson scored four points to raise her career total to 1,068, trailing 13th-place Tess Boagni on the all-time scoring chart by 21…counting her totals at Boise State, Amundsen now has 949 career points.
UP NEXT
CSUN (5-18, 4-9 Big West) travels to Cal Poly (6-15, 3-10 Big West) on Saturday. ESPN+ will have the coverage beginning at 2 p.m.
FIRST HALF
Tess Amundsen sank back-to-back three-pointers to send the Matadors on a 7-0 to begin the night and forced the Roadrunners to call a timeout just 1:58 into the game. However, CSUB responded with five straight before the Matadors went on a 9-2 spurt that was capped off by Amundsen's third three-pointer. Trailing 20-12, the 'Runners raced to five consecutive points, capped off by a Nseije Ortiz three-pointer to end the period with CSUN ahead 20-17.
CSUB would complete a 9-0 spurt that ended with Garrisen Freeman's field goal and what proved to be the only lead of the night for the Roadrunners, 22-21, 1:12 into the second period. CSUN then rallied off seven in a row. The Matadors would push the lead to 35-27 before a Hennie van Schaik basket with 2:19 remaining. CSUN responded by ending the first half on a 10-0 scoring streak that began with consecutive Arina Nikishina layups. Amundsen connected on back-to-back three-pointers with De'jah Williams' layup at the buzzer, making it 45-29.
SECOND HALF
The Matadors extended the run to 14-0 before Solmilen Herrera made free throws at the 8:16 mark of the third. CSUN led by double-digits for most of the period until the final three minutes, when CSU Bakersfield posted the final nine points of the frame. The Roadrunners cut it to 54-46 as the third quarter closed.
Rachel Harvey's jumper in the paint started the fourth and put the Matadors back into a double-digit lead. The CSUN lead fluctuated between eight and 11 points for most of the final 10 minutes. With 2:16 remaining, van Schaik made free throws to cut it to seven, 63-56. Kayanna Spriggs' free throws the next time down created a three-possession game at 65-56. A van Schailk turnover resulted in Anaiyah Tu'ua being fouled. The CSUN point guard made both of her free throws to put the Matadors up 11.
Taylor Caldwell responded with a layup with 24 seconds to go. The 'Runners fouled Macy Smith after a CSUN timeout. Smith sank both free throw attempts. With CSUN up 11, Sophia Tougas scored the game's final points on two made free throws.
ACCORDING TO HEAD COACH CARLENE MITCHELL
"I thought we were really good for about 15 minutes in the first half, which was a huge positive for us. We were able to execute our offensive and defensive game plans. We haven't been in many situations where we have had big leads at halftime and struggled in the third quarter. Nevertheless, it was a much-needed win. We were able to get great minutes from our bench and our bigs tonight. The next three games are critical for us, for confidence, and for the standings as we prepare for the Big West Tournament.
THE STATS
Amundsen scored 16 of her game-high 20 points in the first half. She was 5-of-5 from beyond the three-point arc. She also led the Matadors with six rebounds. Spriggs posted 11 points. Tu'ua scored 10 points, grabbed five rebounds, dished out a team-high four assists, and made three steals. van Schaik led CSU Bakersfield with 18. She also led the team in rebounds with a game-high nine. She drew nine CSUN fouls and went to the charity stripe nine times (making six). Caldwell scored 11, while Freeman had 10.
The Matadors shot 44.7% from the field (21-of-47) while holding CSUB to 37% from the floor (20-of-54). CSUN outrebounded the 'Runners 37-31. The Matadors made 10 steals, scoring 12 points off turnovers. CSUB made 11 steals, scoring 17 points.
CSUN held a 12-6 foul count advantage in the first half. The Matadors went 8-for-14, while CSUB was 3-for-4. The Roadrunners had the advantage in the second, and CSUB drew 15 fouls, resulting in the 'Runners going 12-of-17. The Matadors drew 11 fouls in the second half, making 12-of-14 free throw attempts. CSUN went to the free throw line a season-high 28 times.
NOTES
CSUN played CSU Bakersfield (6-15, 3-10 Big West) for the first time Thursday night despite completing season series with Cal State Fullerton, UC Irvine, and UC Santa Barbara…the teams meet again on Feb. 23 in Bakersfield with a special 11 a.m. start as it is kids' day on the CSUB campus…this was the 11th time that the teams have played women's basketball since the Roadrunners established their program in 2000…CSUN trails in the series 7-4…Jordyn Jackson scored four points to raise her career total to 1,068, trailing 13th-place Tess Boagni on the all-time scoring chart by 21…counting her totals at Boise State, Amundsen now has 949 career points.
UP NEXT
CSUN (5-18, 4-9 Big West) travels to Cal Poly (6-15, 3-10 Big West) on Saturday. ESPN+ will have the coverage beginning at 2 p.m.
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Team Stats
CSUB
CSUN
FG%
.370
.447
3FG%
.263
.700
FT%
.714
.714
RB
31
37
TO
14
18
STL
11
10
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
20
FGM
6
3FGM
5
FTM
3
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
5
FGM
1
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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