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SCOUTING CAL STATE STANISLAUS The
Warriors (16-7, 13-5 CCAA) are on a seven-game win streak,
with convincing wins over Chico State and UC Davis this past
week. Senior forward Shannon Donnelly has been the top scorer
in 17 games this season, with a season-high 29 points in the
Warriors 77-70 win over UC San Diego. Donnelly is leading the
squad with 20.8 points per game. Aprille Powell, a junior
forward, is pouring in 12.1 ppg and bringing down 10.6
rebounds per game. CSUS is better in the second half as they
have scored 911 points in the second set of twenty, compared
to 757 points in opening action. CSUS is averaging 73.1 ppg
this year, compared to their opponents who they are holding to
58.9 ppg. The last time that these teams met was on January
25, 2003 when the Warriors posted a 69-53 win over the Toros.
In that game, Donnelly had a game-high 26 points for CSUS,
while Teresa Cooper added 18 for the Toros. This is the 19th
meeting between the two squads with the series evened at nine
wins apiece. |
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SCOUTING CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD Not
only are the 'Runners (22-1, 17-1 CCAA) the best team in the
CCAA, as they just clinched their first CCAA crown with a
92-80 win over Chico State last Saturday, they are also one of
the best teams in the nation. Their last loss was on December
11, 2002, and they have won 19 straight since then. CSUB is
led by senior forward Heather Garay, who is scoring 23.4 ppg
and bringing down 11.6 rpg. Garay is second in the CCAA in
scoring and first in rebounding. CSUB is scoring an impressive
84.4 ppg, the most in the CCAA. The last time that these teams
met was on January 24, 2003, when the 'Runners posted a
21-point 61-40 victory over the Toros. In that contest, Tameka
Blue scored a team-high 11 points, while Heather Garay had a
game-high 18 for the victorious 'Runners. This is the sixth
meeting between the two squads with the 'Runners holding a 4-1
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THIS WEEK IN TOROS BASKETBALL
Friday, Feb. 28 *CSUDH vs. Cal State Stanislaus 5:30 p.m., Carson,
CA
Saturday, Mar. 1 *CSUDH vs. Cal State Bakersfield 5:30 p.m.,
Carson, CA
* CCAA games
NEXT UP IN TOROS BASKETBALL
Friday, Mar. 7 *CSUDH vs. Chico State 5:30 p.m., Carson, CA
Saturday, Mar. 8 *CSUDH vs. UC Davis 5:30 p.m., Carson, CA
* CCAA games
TOROS CLOSE OUT SEASON WITH A FOUR-GAME
HOMESTAND
After a very successful last road trip of the season in which the
Toros went 2-0 on the weekend for the first time this year, CSUDH
will close out the 2002-2003 season with a four-game homestand.
CSUDH has had better luck on the road this season, as they post a
winning record of 7-6. They have some ground to make up at home
however, as they have won only one two contests in the Torodome.
First up for the Toros on Friday night are the Warriors (16-7,
13-5) of Cal State Stanislaus, followed by the nationally ranked
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (22-1, 17-1 CCAA) on Saturday.
First tip in each contest in slated for 5:30 p.m.
TWO IN A ROW...
The Toros are on a roll... CSUDH has won back-to-back games, the
first time that this has occurred all season. The Toros upset the
Seawolves of Sonoma State, 60-52 on Friday night followed up by a
55-51 victory over San Francisco State on Saturday night.
WATCH OUT FOR BLUE
Opponents, watch out for Toro freshman Tameka Blue (Watsonville,
CA). Blue has been on fire in the Toros last four games, three of
which have been wins. Blue has scored a total of 57 points in
CSUDH's last four outings, averaging 14 ppg. So far this season,
Blue is leading the team in scoring with 14.3 ppg. Her season-high
was a 27 point performance in the Toros victory over Grand Canyon
University.
PERKINS IS BIG ON THE BOARDS
Nakeisha Perkins (Tarzana, CA) has been one of the top rebounders
throughout her career, and in her final season of collegiate
basketball, she is going to go out with a bang. So far, she is
leading the team with 7.3 rpg. She has brought down or tied
game-high rebounds in 15 of the Toros 22 games this season. She is
a little better in CCAA contests as she is bringing down 7.9 rpg
versus conference opponents.
BEST FRESHMEN IN CSUDH HISTORY?
Blue doesn't need to continue the hot scoring streak that she is
on. She is already the top scoring freshman in CSUDH history. Blue
is averaging 14.3 ppg, which is the highest all-time freshmen
scoring average. She also scored 27 points in a game, which is one
of the highest single-game scoring by a freshman.
A LITTLE BETTER ON THE ROAD
Most teams count on the "homecourt advantage". Not the
Toros, however. CSUDH likes it better on the road, as they post a
7-6 away ledger, compared to a 2-5 home record. The Toros last two
wins were road wins, and their last home win came on February 7 in
a 56-48 win over CS San Bernardino.
BLUE REACHES CENTURY MARK IN ASSISTS
With her ten assists over the weekend, Tameka Blue has reached the
century mark in assists. She is leading the team with 102 assists,
and is averaging 4.7 dishes per game. Blue is currently fifth in
the CCAA statistics in assists.
TOROS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Each week, the Cal State Dominguez Hills women's basketball team
picks a Player of the Week within their squad. The system rewards
players based on other factors besides scoring. Players are
awarded one point for each positive statistic posted (i.e.
rebounds, steals, assists, etc) and a point is taken away for
negative statistics (turnovers). In addition, two bonus points are
awarded for each charge taken or "hustle play". The
points are tabulated and the total is called the composite score.
| Games |
Opponents |
Player of the Week |
| 2/21&ß2/22 |
SSU/SFSU |
Monique Marquez |
| 2/14&2/15 |
GCU/UCSD |
Monique Marquez |
| 2/7&2/8 |
CSUSB/CPP |
Nakeisha Perkins |
| 1/31&2/1 |
UCD/CSUC |
Delaney Turner |
| 1/24&1/25 |
CSUB/CSUS |
Nakeisha Perkins |
| 1/17&1/18 |
SFSU/SSU |
Tameka Blue |
| 1/10&1/11 |
UCSD/GCU |
Nakeisha Perkins |
| 1/3&1/4 |
CPP/CSUSB |
Tameka Blue |
| 12/28 |
CHC |
Keesha Aldridge |
| 12/19 |
UAA |
Octavia Askew |
| 12/14 |
VU |
Delaney Turner |
| 12/5&12/7 |
CSLA |
Octavia Askew |
| 11/30 |
CBU |
Zipporah Chase/Tameka Blue |
HEAD COACH VAN GIRARD
Coach Girard enters his fifteenth season at the helm of the
Toros basketball program. In this time, Girard has posted a
185-191 record. He has led CSUDH to two consecutive CCAA
conference titles (1994-96), and has been named CCAA Coach of the
Year five times, including three in a row (1993-1996). Girard has
coached one All-American, two All-West Region players, three CCAA
MVP's and 29 all-conference players. His first win at the
collegiate coaching level came on November 25, 1988, when he led
CSUDH to a 82-68 victory against Incarnate Word.
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