LAST GAME: In their most recent home game, the Warriors were unable get the win over #15 ranked Cal State San Marcos 82-71. Makayla Rose finished with 29 points on the day, followed by Joia Armstrong's season-high 19 points on 50% shooting.
 
UPDATE ON THE WARRIORS: Stan State has four more conference games left in the regular season, and will host their final two home matchups this weekend. On Thursday, Feb. 16^th the team hosts Homecoming/Senior Night vs. Cal State Monterey Bay. On Saturday Feb. 18^th they face the Gators of San Francisco State.
 
AMONGST THE CCAA LEADERS: Looking to finish the season as the best shot-blocking team in the conference, the Warriors' 3.79 deflections per game have made them one of the top teams in causing turnovers. Their steals per game total is still 2^nd in the CCAA at 10.25 per contest. Rose is averaging 20.1 ppg, while Armstrong has found enough of her teammates on offense to crack the top-25 in assists (2.0 apg). Lyric Richardson (0.5), Aunika Hornung (0.5), and Iman Addison (0.4) all share top-25 rankings in blocked shots as well. Rose is remains 2^nd in the CCAA in steals per game (3.1), followed by Liliana Marques at 23^rd (1.4) and Armstrong at 25^th (1.3).
 
CAL STATE MONTEREY BAY: The Otters have struggled throughout the season on both offense and defense, ranking in the bottom half of most major statistical categories. They have struggled to shoot the ball this year and haven't managed to defend the rim against their CCAA rivals. Senior guard Lauryn Pointer leads the team's scoring with a 14.8 ppg average, shooting 82.2% from the foul line.

ALL-TIME SERIES: Cal State Monterey Bay got the win over Stan State a month ago at home, marking their first win against the Warriors since 2018. The tight series is 15-14 in the Warriors favor since 2008.
 
SAN FRANCISCO STATE: The Gators rank just a spot above the Warriors in conference standings this season, having one of the lower shooting percentages of CCAA squads. SF State hasn't been a great passing team either but are among the best teams at limiting turnovers per game. Sophomore guard Mya Blake is averaging 14.4 ppg for the Gators, with a 34.6% three-point shooting percentage.
 
ALL-TIME SERIES: Stan State got the win over SF State on the road last month 74-59. With a 14-13 edge in the historical series since 2008, the Warriors will look to sweep the season series.
 
CCAA NETWORK:  To view the live stats for this week's games to https://warriorathletics.com/sidearmstats/wbball/summary and for the CCAA network go to www.ccaanetwork.com/Stan.  The CCAA network has a monthly subscription rate of $9.95, which can watch any CCAA sport that is hosted at any CCAA institution during that 30-day period.

UP NEXT FOR THE WARRIORS: The team's final road trip will put them against Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State San Bernardino. Both teams are looking to clinch CCAA tournament spots and are banking on wins in the coming weeks to make that happen. The Warriors will aim to finish the season on a high note and take away playoffs hopes in the process.