SEASIDE, Calif. – The Cal State Monterey Bay women's basketball team rallied late to force overtime but eventually dropped its CCAA matchup against Cal State San Marcos, 65-61, Thursday evening at the Kelp Bed.
Trailing for most of the contest, the Otters evened the score at 56 when
A'ajah Slocum was able to record a hard-fought steal at halfcourt and went the distance with 20 seconds remaining. CSUMB had a look to win the game in regulation after drawing a blocking foul with eight seconds left but could not convert.
The Otters did get relief with the return of top-scorer
Ella Doherty and starting guard
Sha'nece Garrett from injury. Doherty scored 11 points, while Garrett poured in a game-high 15 points in 35 minutes of action.
Cheyanne Whitfield also scored 15 points, while
Jayden McNeal pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds.
LEADERS OF THE RAFT… POINTS:
Cheyanne Whitfield &
Sha'nece Garrett 15; REBOUNDS:
Jayden McNeal 12; ASSISTS:
A'ajah Slocum 5; BLOCKS:
A'ajah Slocum 2; STEALS:
A'ajah Slocum &
Sha'nece Garrett 2.
THEY'VE GOT NEXT… CSUMB will remain at home to host Sonoma State on Saturday, Jan. 25. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m., at the Kelp Bed.
