SEASIDE, Calif. – The Cal State Monterey Bay women's basketball team posted a furious comeback, but it was not enough as the Otters dropped the last game of their homestand, 64-61, to Cal State East Bay Saturday afternoon at the Kelp Bed.
Down 28-20 at the half, CSUMB rallied for 41 second half points, including a 23-point fourth quarter, but ran out of time to overtake the Pioneers.
Senior transfer
Ella Doherty poured in a game-high 25 points on 9-of-12 shooting and pulled down four boards. The 25-point output was her fourth game with over 20-or-more points.
Newcomer
Leah Sarabia recorded a career-high 10 rebounds and added six points, while
Sha'nece Garrett tallied 10 points, four steals and handed out three assists.
LEADERS OF THE RAFT… POINTS:
Ella Doherty 25; REBOUNDS:
Leah Sarabia 10; ASSISTS:
A'ajah Slocum 7; BLOCKS:
Leah Sarabia 1; STEALS:
Sha'nece Garrett 4.
THEY'VE GOT NEXT… CSUMB will hit the road for two games next week. The Otters will face Cal Poly Humboldt on Thursday, Feb. 6, then head to Chico for a Saturday matinee.
