BAKERSFIELD, Calif.--Santa Clara defeated CSU Bakersfield 77-56 in women's basketball action Thursday night. The Broncos were led by Ricki Radanovich and Ruta Zurauskyte who each scored 20 points. Nici Gilday added 10 for Santa Clara.

The Roadrunners were led by Janae Coffee (R-So., Fresno, Calif., Long Beach State) who scored 19 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and blocked six shots. The six blocks are a new CSUB Division I school record (old record was four, held by five players).

The Broncos led 48-33 at halftime and held CSUB to seven field goals in the second half. Santa Clara led by as much as 27 in the second half. The Broncos forced 25 CSUB turnovers which were turned into 22 points.

CSUB returns to the court Friday night when the Roadrunners face No. 4 Duke in the first game of the USC Women of Troy Classic. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m.

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