Toros Lose to Grand Canyon Women in Phoenix, 60-51
February 16, 2002

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PHOENIX, Ariz.-- The Grand Canyon women's basketball team recorded their second California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) win of the season on Saturday night in Antelope Gym as the Lady 'Lopes defeated Cal State Dominguez Hills, 60-51.

The Antelopes and visiting Toros batteled back and forth in the first half for the 25-24, lead in favor of CSUDH at the break. Grand Canyon slowly built their lead in the second half, pulling away in the final minutes of the contest for the 60-51 victory.

Cal State Dominguez Hills (6-16, 4-14 CCAA) was led by junior center Kendra Tease (Los Angeles, CA) with her double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds for the night. Senior guard Fercia Rambacal (San Gabriel, CA) was the only other Toro in double figures with 12 points as she shot 100 percent from three point land, making all three of her attempts.

Grand Canyon's senior guard LeAnne Rodrigues led all scorers with 21 points for the night, shooting 50 percent from behind the three point line (3 for 6). Sophomore wing Crystal Stephens was the only other 'Lope in double figures for the night with 11 points, while pulling down four boards. Canyon's junior wing Leah Smith chipped in nine points in the win.

The Toros next outing is Friday night at San Francisco State.