SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — The Cal State Monterey Bay women's basketball team continued its strong start to the 2026-27 season Saturday afternoon, using a dominant second-half performance to defeat host Dominican University, 88-68, and complete a sweep of the CCAA/PacWest Crossover for the second consecutive season.
The Otters improved to 2-0 following Friday's 66-61 victory over Jessup with a convincing 20-point win over the Penguins at the Conlan Center.
Senior
Jennifer Moreno Ortiz led the way with a game-high 25 points, connecting on 8-of-14 shots from the field and 6-of-9 from three-point range. The returning All-CCAA selection also dished out a game-high seven assists, grabbed six rebounds and collected three steals.
Sophomore
Riley Walls followed with an impressive all-around performance, recording her first double-double of the season with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Walls shot 11-of-16 from the floor while adding five assists, four steals and two blocked shots.
Senior transfer
Lucia Llaveria continued her strong debut weekend, pouring in 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including five three-pointers. She also added four rebounds and four assists.
After trailing 21-20 through the opening quarter, Monterey Bay found itself down 44-36 at halftime. The Otters responded with a decisive third-quarter surge, outscoring Dominican 29-11 to turn the eight-point deficit into a 65-55 advantage heading into the final period.
CSUMB maintained its momentum in the fourth, outscoring the Penguins 23-13 to complete the comeback and secure its second straight victory.
The Otters' offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting 49.3 percent (35-of-71) from the field and connecting on 12 three-pointers. Monterey Bay also recorded 26 assists on its 35 made baskets while committing just 11 turnovers.
Defensively, CSUMB limited Dominican to 24 second-half points, including just 13 in the final quarter, while collecting 11 steals.
Junior
Haley Wright provided a strong presence inside, finishing with 11 rebounds, including four offensive boards, while adding four points.
Leah Sarabia chipped in five points and four assists, while
Brianna Bouton contributed six points.
The Otters head to Hawai'i for a two-game road trip, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 18, against Chaminade University before facing Hawai'i Pacific on Thursday, Nov. 19.
