RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The Southern Utah University women's basketball team fell 93-67 to California Baptist on Saturday afternoon at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center. The Thunderbirds move to 4-12 overall and 2-5 in Western Athletic Conference play, while the Lancers improve to 14-2 and 6-1 in WAC play.
HEAD COACH TRACY MASON SAYS
"It's time to regroup, come together and find an identity. From top to bottom we need more from people and we have to do it as a collective group."
T-BIRD TIDBITS
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Alexa Lord scored a season-high 15 points to lead the Thunderbirds.
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Ashley Banks recorded a double-double with 11 points to go along with a team-high 10 rebounds.
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Charli Kay was the third T-Bird to reach double-figure scoring, adding 10 points on 4-6 shooting from the field.
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Alexandra Eldredge took advantage of her first career start, tallying eight points, three assists, and two steals.
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Samantha Johnston and Shiho Isono each added four assists to spark the 'Birds offense.
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Nine players managed to register a point for SUU.
GAME RECAP
First Half
The two squads got off to a hot start in the first quarter. Five players got in the scoring column for the Thunderbirds, headlined by Daylani Ballena who registered seven points on 3-3 shooting from the field. SUU managed to stay within striking distance, 17-14, with 3:36 on the clock. The Lancers used a 10-3 burst to jump in front 27-17 at the end of the period.
Alexa Lord poured in eight of the Thunderbirds' 12 points in the second frame to fuel the 'Birds attack. CBU held a 52-29 advantage at the break.
Second Half
The Lancers stayed aggressive as they extended their lead to 77-41 approaching the final quarter of play. Southern Utah saved its best for last, outscoring California Baptist 26-16 in the fourth period, with Charli Kay registering 10 points to lead the Thunderbirds. CBU would go on to claim a 93-67 victory.
NOTABLE PLAYS
UP NEXT
The Thunderbirds will return to the friendly confines of the America First Event Center as they host Tarleton State on Thursday, Jan. 25. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 6:30 p.m. MT.
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