Strong Second Half Not Enough, Biola Women Down Toros 67-64
CSUDH outscores Biola 42-30 in second half but still fall in non-conference game
December 15, 2004

Complete Box Score

LA MIRADA, Calif.--Cal State Dominguez Hills outscored host Biola University 42-30 in the second half, but it was not enough to overcome a dismal 24% shooting percentage in the first half falling 67-64 in non-conference action Wednesday night at Chase Gym.

Down 37-22 at the break, CSUDH (3-3) came out strong outscoring the Eagles 25-12 in the first ten minutes and tied the game, 49-49, on a Tameka Blue three-pointer with 9:27 remaining.

Biola answered with a 6-0 spurt to take a 55-49 lead after a Mandi England jumper from the top of the key. The Toros closed to within one point three times in the final five minutes, the latest after a Jessica Liang trey with just eleven seconds left in the game.

CSUDH was forced to foul and had a slim chance of tying the game after Rochelle Crawford missed her second free throw attempt with six seconds left. However, BU (3-2) pulled down the offensive board and was fouled giving them two more charity shots with just four ticks remaining while holding on for the 67-64 win.

Cal State Dominguez Hills fought back to be sure after shooting just 7-29 from the field in the first half. The Toros shot 41% (12-29) from the floor in the second period, but only 33% overall in the game.

Freshman Brittney Blankenship led three players in double figures with 16 points while making only 4-of-13 shots in the game. Fellow freshman Alana Bailey followed with 15 points, while Blue chipped in with 14 and a game-high seven assists.

Biola had three players record double-doubles led by Lindsey Richelli with 17 points and 10 boards. Shelby Hill knocked in 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Elizabeth Matthews followed with 14 while also pulling down 10.

CSUDH is back in non-conference action hosting Western New Mexico Monday night in the Torodome. First tip is scheduled for 7 PM.