SAN DIEGO – Cal State Fullerton women's basketball fell to UC San Diego Saturday afternoon by a score of 61-64 at the RIMAC Arena. The Titans are 6-9 on the season and 1-4 in Big West play.
Fullerton led 61-60 with time winding down, however, UC San Diego was able to regain possession on a Titans turnover with 10 seconds left. Julia Macabuhay drew a foul with six seconds remaining and hit two free-throws to give the Tritons the lead and eventually the win.
Lily Wahinekapu led the team offensively with a game-high 23 points on 8-of-18 shooting, including an impressive 3-of-5 from three-point range. The freshman also dished out four assists and grabbed six rebounds.
Lily Wahinekapu drills a three to end the quarter! #TusksUp pic.twitter.com/5zLLHGTVzh
— Titans Women's Basketball (@FullertonWBB) January 23, 2022
Filthy back cut. #TusksUp pic.twitter.com/FXQGRLSvl4
— Titans Women's Basketball (@FullertonWBB) January 23, 2022
With just over one minute left and the game tied at 55, Fujika Nimmo hit a deep three-pointer to give the Titans the lead. Nimmo scored 17 points on 7-of-19 from the floor.
.@fujika_n with the strong finish to tie the game up! #TusksUp pic.twitter.com/vDgn2HR1PR
— Titans Women's Basketball (@FullertonWBB) January 23, 2022
Clarissa Rodarte had her best game as a Titan, recording her first career double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds, both of which are career-highs. Rodarte and the Titans were all over the boards, out-rebounding UC San Diego 44 to 33, including 13 to seven at the offensive end.
Rodarte doin' work down low! ��#TusksUp pic.twitter.com/HrIhXpvgpP
— Titans Women's Basketball (@FullertonWBB) January 23, 2022
Fullerton looks to bounce back next week with two home games at Titan Gym. The Titans host UC Davis Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. before squaring off with UC Riverside Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
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