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Women’s basketball team rebounds in dominant fashion

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Freshman Irie Stokes defends against an attacking defender. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

The Chico State women’s basketball team controlled the court against the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters both in rebounds and free throw percentage leading them to a victory of 60-36 on Feb. 6.

The win brought the women’s team to a conference record of 5-9 and an overall record of 10-10.

First Quarter:

Chico State came out of the gates strong, holding the lead throughout the entire first quarter, with a score of 18-8 by the end.

At the end of the first quarter, the ‘Cats had 13 rebounds, compared to Cal State Monterey Bay’s 12.

Second Quarter:

Chico State continued to hold their lead over Monterey Bay going into the second quarter. At the end of the first half the ‘Cats held a lead of 17 with a score of 31-14.

The Wildcats shot 78 percent from the free throw line, compared to Cal State Monterey Bay’s 50 percent.

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Sophomore Whitney Branham beats her opponents down the floor for an easy lay-up. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Third Quarter:

Going into the third quarter, the ‘Cats continued to hold their lead over the Otters, never allowing them to pull ahead or even tie. Chico State led 44-21 at the end of the quarter.

Chico State continued to lead the charge in rebounds. The ‘Cats had 38 rebounds, compared to Cal State Monterey Bay’s 27.

Fourth Quarter:

The Wildcats held the lead against Cal State Monterey Bay leading them to a final victory of 60-36.

At the end of the game Chico State held a field goal percentage of 38, compared to Cal State Monterey Bay’s 21.

Top Scorers:

Sophomore Haley Cremen: 13 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist

First-year McKena Barker: 8 points, 8 rebounds, 1 block

Senior Brooke Bowen: 8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals

The ‘Cats next hit the court in La Jolla, CA, facing UC San Diego on Feb. 12. at 5:30 p.m.

Gabriella Bermudez can be reached at [email protected] or @gabbybermudez2 on Twitter.

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