Titans Topple HIU in Exhibition

Titans Topple HIU in Exhibition

FULLERTON, Calif. – Jordan Jackson scored a game-high 23 points and led the Cal State Fullerton women's basketball team to an 88-49 victory over visiting Hope International in an exhibition game at Titan Gym on Tuesday night.

Each of Fullerton's nine players who appeared in the game scored, as China Henderson recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

"For us as a team it was a hard spring and summer so we have been really excited to start this new season and get out on the floor," fourth-year head coach Daron Park said.

Senior Dhanyel Johnson also picked up a double-double with 10 points and a game-high 16 rebounds – nine on the offensive end – as the Titans outrebounded the Royals 58-40.

Redshirt junior Iman Lathan poured in 14 points, while Jackson added a game-high six steals to go along with four boards.

Freshman Keimeshia Walker scored 10 points on 5-of-10 shooting with three assists and three steals, while sophomore guard Lauren Nubla led the Titans with five dishes.

"We wanted to see if we could learn to play together as a team," Park said. "We spend so much time talking about selfishness and exhibiting selfish behaviors. If we can minimize those and show signs that we like playing for each other more than we like playing for ourselves, then I think we have the chance to have a special season."

The Titans shot 39.1 percent (36-of-92) from the floor despite just a .259 clip in the first quarter.

Fullerton also delivered 18 assists on 36 baskets as eight of the nine players on the floor recorded at least one assist. The Titans forced the Royals into 24 turnovers and totaled 17 steals.

Julia Phil led HIU with 15 points and fell just short of a double-double with nine rebounds, while Coulter Bowlen added 10 points and seven boards.

The Titans open the season on Friday, Nov. 11 at San Diego, and return for their home opener at Titan Gym on Monday, Nov. 14 against Idaho. 

 

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