Tuesday, November 4
Northridge, Calif
6:00 p.m.
California State University at Northridge
1-0,0-0Big West
103
vs
13
Bethesda
0-2
1
2
3
4
F
Bethesda (CA)
0
0
3
10
13
CSUN
22
30
26
25
103
Photo by: Jacob Yadao
CSUN Defeats Bethesda in Season Opener
11/4/2025 9:32:00 PM | Women's Basketball
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — CSUN Women's Basketball opened its 2025–26 season with a commanding 103–13 victory over Bethesda University on Tuesday night at Premier America Credit Union Arena.
Eleven Matadors scored in the win, as CSUN (1–0) held Bethesda scoreless through the first half and led 52–0 at intermission. The Matadors shot 44% from the field, knocked down 14 three-pointers and forced 31 turnovers that led to 38 fast-break points.
Sophomore Laini Dahlin came off the bench to lead CSUN with 19 points, including five three-pointers in the fourth quarter. Rita Nazario added 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting, while Maya Contreras posted a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
CSUN's defense set the tone early, forcing nine turnovers in the first quarter. Bethesda (0–2) didn't score until midway through the third quarter and finished 4-for-44 (9%) from the field.
Morgan Edwards chipped in 11 points and two steals for CSUN, while Amya Moody recorded seven points, seven rebounds and five assists in 22 minutes.
NOTES OF THE GAME
"It is always nice to play at home. The team did a great job playing together with great ball movement. As we prepare for San Diego, it's important we continue improving as a defensive team and take steps forward. Thanks to everyone that attended the game tonight. Your support and energy is an extension of the team!"
UP NEXT
CSUN will take on the San Diego Toreros Saturday afternoon at Premier America Credit Union Arena. Tip-off is slated for 2:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Live stats are available at Gomatadors.com
Eleven Matadors scored in the win, as CSUN (1–0) held Bethesda scoreless through the first half and led 52–0 at intermission. The Matadors shot 44% from the field, knocked down 14 three-pointers and forced 31 turnovers that led to 38 fast-break points.
Sophomore Laini Dahlin came off the bench to lead CSUN with 19 points, including five three-pointers in the fourth quarter. Rita Nazario added 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting, while Maya Contreras posted a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
CSUN's defense set the tone early, forcing nine turnovers in the first quarter. Bethesda (0–2) didn't score until midway through the third quarter and finished 4-for-44 (9%) from the field.
Morgan Edwards chipped in 11 points and two steals for CSUN, while Amya Moody recorded seven points, seven rebounds and five assists in 22 minutes.
NOTES OF THE GAME
- The margin of victory for the Matadors is the largest in their history at 90 points. Beating the old record that has stood since February 3, 1977 against UC Irvine. The Matadors beat the Anteaters, 113-46 in that contest.
- Jite Gbemuotor grabbed a team high 16 rebounds in her Matador debut.
- Maya Contreras secured the first Matador double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
- 12 different Matadors scored points in the team opener.
"It is always nice to play at home. The team did a great job playing together with great ball movement. As we prepare for San Diego, it's important we continue improving as a defensive team and take steps forward. Thanks to everyone that attended the game tonight. Your support and energy is an extension of the team!"
UP NEXT
CSUN will take on the San Diego Toreros Saturday afternoon at Premier America Credit Union Arena. Tip-off is slated for 2:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Live stats are available at Gomatadors.com
Team Stats
BET
CSUN
FG%
.091
.440
3FG%
.136
.298
FT%
.250
.643
RB
17
79
TO
21
8
STL
2
11
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
5
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
F
/ Women's Basketball
G
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