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Women’s Basketball: Saints downed by nationally ranked Chico State

December 21, 2006

Chico, CA (December 20) – Chico State had five players in double figures and forced 41 Saint Martin’s turnovers to get the win 80-50 Wednesday night at the Chico State Classic in Acker Gymnasium.

The Saints were led by Breanne Lindquist who posted 11 points on the night. Kassie Ludeman added 10 points, while Whitney Golob had eight points and a game high 11 rebounds.

The ninth ranked Wildcats were led by Amber Simmons with 14 points and nine rebounds. Niki Simons added 13 points while Christine Vest had 12. Jade Smith-Williams and Audriana Spencer posted 11 and 10 points respectively.

The Wildcats quickly built their lead in the first half scoring 15 of 20 points in the final six minutes to go into halftime up 44-22. Chico continued to pour it on in the second half. The closet Saint Martin’s got was when Lindquist hit a free throw shot with 14:35 to put the Saints down by 17. The Wildcats then went on a tear, posting a 29-8 run to increase their lead to 37 and take the win.

Saint Martin’s will face Cal-State Stanislaus Thursday night in their final game of the tournament.