THE RUNDOWN
SAN FRANCISCO – The University of San Francisco women's basketball team was defeated by UC Davis, 55-72, on Wednesday evening. Coach Goodenbour's squad could not find a shooting rhythm in the contest and ultimately gave the Aggies their eighth win of the year to stay undefeated.
The first half of the game was all UCD as they outshot, outrebounded, and out assisted the visitors. The Aggies put together a 10-0 run in the first frame, holding the Dons scoreless for more than 3:00 minutes of play to take a 14-3 lead. They hit six three's to USF's zero, shot 44.1 percent from the field (15-for-34) and 100.0 percent from the line (4-for-4).
Entering the half, the undefeated Aggies had a 40-23 advantage on the Dons, who registered a 24.3 shooting percentage and 55.6 percentage from the line over the first two quarters of play.
USF's shooting woes continued through the second half. The 17-point edge the Aggies had over the Dons at the half, quickly grew as USF had no answer for UCD's offense and continued to struggle from the field.
The Aggies opened the fourth period with a seven-point streak, going ahead 62-41, and sealing the deal on the Dons night.
GAME NOTES
- Moa Lundqvist (50.0 percent) and Veronica Preciado (40.0 percent) each contributed a team-high 10 points. It is the first time this season for either to lead or tie in leading in points for the Dons.
- Ninni Salmi and Anna Seilund each added eight points.
- Salmi recorded two three-point field goals and shot 50.0 percent from the field.
- Michaela Rakova registered a game-high 10 rebounds.
- USF shot a season-low 17.6 percent from three-point range, going 3-for-17, and season-low 29.0 percent from field-goal ranage, going 20-for-70.
- The Dons had a season-low seven assists.
- USF registered their lowest first-half performance this season, scoring 23 points.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Dons will get a chance to regroup before taking on Sacramento State on Friday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. The contest will mark USF's second double-header night with the men's team following at 8 p.m. against UC Davis.