CSUS Warriors Run Past Toros Women, 69-53
January 25, 2003

Courtesy Cal State Stanislaus Sports Information Office

TURLOCK — Saturday night, Shannon Donnelly scored 26 points and pulled down 17 rebounds to lead Cal State Stanislaus over Cal State Dominguez Hills, 69-53, at Warrior Arena. The senior forward also had two assists and a steal Saturday night to go with her proficient 8-for-12 shooting from the field.

Cal State Stanislaus used a 16-7 run to start the second half to build its lead to 11 at 46-35 with 11:37 to play. The Warriors’ largest lead of the night was a 17-point advantage with 3:14 to play after a layup by Donnelly to capped off a 9-2 spur.

The evening didn’t start out too hot as Cal State Dominguez Hills made just two of its first 19 attempts for 10.5 percent and the Warriors shot just 27 percent in the game’s first 10 minutes.

The Warriors took a 28-27 lead at halftime with Donnelly netting 16 of her points in the opening frame.

For CSU Stanislaus (9-6, 6-4 CCAA), Jackie Karp scored a career-high 14 points while Alicia Coppola also chipped in 14. Aprile Powell had nine points and 10 rebounds.

Cal State Dominguez Hills (5-9, 3-7 CCAA) was led by Tameka Blue with 18 points and five rebounds. She also had four assists and four steals. Teresa Copper added 13 points for the Toros.

The Toros continue on the road next weekend as they travel to UC Davis Friday and Chico State Saturday.