SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — The Cal State Monterey Bay women's basketball team opened its 2026-27 campaign on a winning note Friday evening, defeating Jessup University, 66-61, at the CCAA/PacWest Crossover inside the Conlan Center.
Sophomore
Riley Walls led the Otters with 14 points on an efficient 7-of-10 shooting performance, adding six rebounds and two assists. Newcomer
Haley Wright made an immediate impact in her CSUMB debut, recording 12 points and a team-high eight rebounds, including five on the offensive glass.
Senior transfer
Lucia Llaveria also reached double figures in her Otter debut, finishing with 11 points and four rebounds while connecting on all four of her free-throw attempts.
After trailing 16-13 at the end of the opening quarter, Monterey Bay found its rhythm offensively in the second period, outscoring Jessup 20-11 to take a 33-27 advantage into halftime.
The Otters maintained their six-point advantage through the third quarter, with both teams scoring 18 points, before holding off the Warriors in the final period to secure the five-point victory.
Returning All-CCAA selections
Jennifer Moreno Ortiz and
Leah Sarabia each added eight points and six rebounds. Sarabia also dished out three assists and collected two steals, while Moreno Ortiz added two assists.
Brianna Bouton contributed five points, five rebounds and a team-high four assists, while
Keegan Medeiros and
Sophia Sanchez each connected on a three-pointer.
Monterey Bay shot 43.6 percent (24-of-55) from the field and 41.2 percent (7-of-17) from beyond the arc. The Otters also held a 38-31 rebounding advantage and finished with 17 assists on 24 made baskets.
Monterey Bay returns to action tomorrow when the Otters face host Dominican University at 3 p.m. in the final game of the CCAA/PacWest Crossover.
