SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--- Stan State held Dominican University to 33.3 percent shooting from the field, but the Penguins used eight three-pointers and 22 made free throws to earn a 72-58 victory over the Warriors in Monday evening's regular-season opener at the Conlan Center. Three Warriors scored in double figures, led by
Eryn Gardner's double-double of 11 points and 15 rebounds.
Kalyn Harris added 12 points, while
Frida Cadena Hernandez contributed 11 points in her Warrior debut.
Stan State shot 34.8 percent from the field, made five three-pointers and held a 46-45 rebounding advantage. Dominican shot 33.3 percent overall but connected on eight three-pointers and went 22-for-29 from the free-throw line.
First Quarter
Dominican opened the game with a 15-7 lead after the first quarter. The Penguins used a 9-0 run midway through the period to build an early advantage.
Amya Vangkham-Griffin scored five points for the Warriors, while Cadena Hernandez added two points and three rebounds.
Stan State's defense held Dominican to 25 percent shooting from the field in the opening period, but the Penguins created extra opportunities with offensive rebounds and forced four Warrior turnovers.
Second Quarter
The Penguins extended their lead in the second quarter, outscoring Stan State 24-20 to take a 39-27 advantage into halftime. Gardner scored four points in the period and grabbed four rebounds, while Harris and Vangkham-Griffin also contributed four points each.
The Warriors found more success offensively in the second quarter, shooting 44.4 percent from the field. Harris scored four consecutive points late in the period, and Gardner added a basket in the final seconds to keep Stan State within 12 points at halftime.
Third Quarter
Stan State responded with a stronger third quarter, outscoring Dominican 16-14. Gardner scored six points in the period, while Cadena Hernandez added five and Harris contributed four. The Warriors also received a three-pointer from
Serenity Henderson.
Stan State held Dominican to 18.8 percent shooting in the third quarter and trimmed the deficit to 10 points, 53-43, entering the final period.
Fourth Quarter
Dominican pulled away in the final period by outscoring the Warriors 19-15. Harris scored six points in the quarter, while Gardner added three points and Cadena Hernandez scored two. The Penguins shot 54.5 percent from the field in the fourth quarter and used their advantage at the free-throw line to secure the 72-58 victory.
Warrior Notables
- Gardner recorded her sixth career double-double and first of the season with 11 points and 15 rebounds.
- Gardner also added one blocked shot and one steal.
- Cadena Hernandez recorded 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one blocked shot in her Warrior debut.
- Harris led Stan State with 12 points and added four rebounds.
- Vangkham-Griffin contributed eight points, four rebounds and three steals.
- Henderson scored nine points, including three three-pointers.
- The Warriors held a 46-45 rebounding advantage over the Penguins.
Up Next
The Warriors travel to Concordia University Irvine on Friday, Nov. 13, for a 3 p.m. game in the PacWest-CCAA Challenge. Concordia enters the match-up after defeating Fresno Pacific 70-62 in Fresno. Cal State San Bernardino will face Biola at 5:15 p.m. Friday in Irvine before Stan State meets Biola on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. The Warriors will host Jessup University at 2:00 p.m. in their home opeenr on Tuesday, November 24 at The Fitz.
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