Box Score
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Redshirt junior guard
Jazmine Johnson scored a team-high 16 points but CSU Bakersfield couldn't overcoming a first half deficit against Fresno State, falling 77-66 in the first round of the Women's Basketball Invitational on Wednesday night.
The Bulldogs raced out to a 26-19 lead after the first quarter and eventually pushed the lead to 46-32 at the half. CSU Bakersfield battled back and used a 10-0 run in the fourth to tie the game at 60 with 4:51 remaining. Unfortunately for the 'Runners, the blue and gold were unable to take the lead back as Fresno built the lead back up to earn the 77-66 win.
CSUB was led by 16 points from Johnson, who also added seven rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Malayasia McHenry added 11 points while
Vanessa Austin and
Alexxus Gilbert finished with 10 points each. As a team, the 'Runners struggled to find their shot, going 25-of-69 (36.2%) from the field and 13-of-22 (59.1%) on free throws.
Candice White led the Bulldogs with 29 points on 8-of-14 shooting. Fresno State held a 42-39 advantage in rebounding.