The Cal State Stanislaus women's basketball team returns to Southern California for two more CCAA contests this weekend.

This Week's Opponents

Friday, Jan. 18, 5:30 p.m., Torodome, Carson
@ Cal State Dominguez Hills TOROS (4-8, 3-5 CCAA)
Series Notes: Cal State Stanislaus has won five straight against Cal State Dominguez Hills but trails the series 21-17 … CSUS is 15-13 against CSUDH in conference play but is 6-8 in Carson.

Last Time We Met... was on Feb. 17, 2012, in Carson when the Warriors beat the Toros 64-61. Lauren Godde (15 points) was one of four Warriors in double figures. She also pulled a career-high 19 rebounds.

About the Toros: CSU Dominguez Hills leads the CCAA in rebounding (43.1 rpg) … They split each of the last two CCAA weekends and are coming off a win at Sonoma State … Jamie Robinson tops the conference with 8.9 rebounds per game … Monay Lee is CSUDH's top scorer (13.2 ppg).

Saturday, Jan. 19, 5:30 p.m., Eagle Nest @ BJKSC
@ Cal State L.A. GOLDEN EAGLES (11-4, 6-2 CCAA)
Series Notes: Cal State L.A. swept the Warriors in 2011-12 after Stanislaus went 7-1 against them in the previous eight … L.A. leads the series 16-12 (9-5 in the Nest).

Last Time We Met... was on Feb. 18, 2012, inside the Eagle's Nest at BJKSC … The Warriors were held to 24.6 percent shooting in the 70-46 loss. Erin Godde had 12 points to lead Stanislaus.

About the Golden Eagles: Cal State L.A. received votes in this week's top 25 poll … The Golden Eagles have won four straight after sweeping Sonoma State and SF State on the road … CSULA is the top scoring team in the CCAA (71.2 ppg overall). Three-pointer shooter Tessondra Williams is second in the conference in scoring (19.1 ppg).

Media Coverage
Friday at Cal State Dominguez Hills, 5:30 p.m.
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Saturday at Cal State L.A. 5:30 p.m.
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Dome, Sweet Dome
The Warriors hope that the Torodome is a friendly place for them once again (Okay, it isn't really a dome, but that's the name of it at Cal State Dominguez Hills). Cal State Stanislaus has won five straight against the Toros, including the last three in Carson dating back to the 2009-10 season finale. The Warriors are 6-8 in 14 games there during the CCAA era.

Warriors Win in the 'Nest
The women's team had also fared well at Cal State L.A.'s Eagles Nest — the only CCAA facility outside of Turlock where they do not have a losing record. Since 1998-99, the Warriors are 7-7 at Cal State L.A.. Cal State Stanislaus had won three straight there from (2008 to 2011) until last year's final road trip.

More Scoring Showdown
When the Warriors take on Cal State L.A. on Saturday, it will mark the second consecutive Saturday that Lauren Godde will go up against a fellow scoring leader. Godde, who is now fourth in the CCAA at 17.5 ppg, will face L.A.'s Tessondra Williams (19.1 ppg, second in the CCAA). Last Saturday, Godde won the personal match-up with UCSD's Daisy Feder (CCAA leader with 20.6 ppg) with 23 points. Feder scored 16 with four three-pointers.

Taking Care of the Ball
The Warriors turned the ball over a season-low nine times on Saturday at La Jolla — a great improvement for a team that was averaging 22 miscues a game prior to last week. Friday's tally was 16, which was at the time a season best as well. The previous season low was 17 on Dec. 10. The Warriors had turned the ball over 20 or more times in eight of the first 11 games.

Lauren Godde's Place(s) in the CCAA
Lauren Godde has established herself as one of the best players in the CCAA by placing in the top 10 in numerous statistical categories. Offensively, she's fourth in scoring (17.5 ppg), thanks to her top-ranked 6.5 field goals per game. She also adds to her totals by hitting the free throws as she's seventh with 4.1 freebies per game. When not scoring, Godde's also rebounding. She's tied for first with 5.6 defensive boards and third with 7.8 offensive rebounds. The all-around player is also ninth with 1.7 steals  per game.

Ranked Opponents
Five of the team's 11 losses have been to nationally ranked teams. Simon Fraser is now No. 10, Chico State at No. 13 and Grand Canyon at No. 18. Cal State L.A., the Warriors' foe this Saturday, received votes in the latest USA Today/ESPN Coaches poll.

Two-And-How Many?
Yes, it's a rebuilding year under first-year coach Wayman Strickland. The 2-11 start marks the worse record for a Warrior women's team since the 2004-05 season when that squad started 2-14. That team (which featured Shavaki Jackson and Gwendolyn Page, both in the top seven in career scoring at CSUS) picked up its third win on Jan. 29, 2005, against Cal State L.A. before going on to finish 6-21.