Cal Poly Pomona's Women's Basketball Takes 66-55 Win over Toros
January 3, 2003

Courtesy Cal Poly Pomona Sports Information Office

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POMONA -- Cal Poly Pomona’s defending back-to-back NCAA Division II champions got their first CCAA victory of the season as the Broncos fought off a stern challenge from Cal State Dominguez Hills (2-3, 1-2 CCAA) before pulling away for a 66-55 victory Friday night in Kellogg Gym.

Anna James (Sr., Orangevale, Casa Roble HS) led the Broncos with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Lauren Slayton (So., Inglewood, Fresno State) contributed 11 points and eight rebounds. Slayton hit all nine of her field-throw attempts.

Cal Poly Pomona (3-5, 1-2), which is also the three-time defending CCAA champion, shot just 28 percent in the opening half and trailed, 30-27. The Broncos, though, shot a more respectable 42 percent in the second half when they outscored Cal State Dominguez Hills, 39-25. Cal Poly Pomona owned a 46-38 advantage on the boards.

The Toros were led by freshman Teresa Cooper, who had 13 points and six rebounds, while Octavia Askew added 11 points and five rebounds.

Cal Poly Pomona also made 24 of 33 free-throw attempts, while Cal State Dominguez Hills (3-4, 1-2) made just 15 of 25 attempts.

The Toros return to action Saturday night at San Bernardino.