`Runners Can't Recover from Strong UNLV First-Half Run

Box Score LAS VEGAS, Nev. – A 19-0 first-half run from UNLV contributed to a lead that the Rebels never gave up, as the Roadrunners fell 74-42 in Las Vegas. Despite the result, Cal State Bakersfield showed improvement in their ability to start games strong, with a 14-4 run in the first quarter.

Notables

Bakersfield began strong with a 14-4 run before the Rebels fought back, cutting the deficit to just a 17-15 `Runners lead by the end of the first quarter.
By halftime, UNLV broke out with a massive 19-point run that saw them lead 37-20. Bakersfield was never able to regain a foothold in the game, with the Rebels taking a 32-point win.
`Runner guard Sophia Tougas converted 4-of-7 from downtown and was a bright spot in the CSUB performance.
Bakersfield's Kayla Morris took advantage of a few Rebel mistakes in the game, turning two steals and blocks each into ten points and seven rebounds on the night.

Next on the Schedule

Bakersfield will now go on a small break for the Thanksgiving holiday before hosting Fresno Pacific for a home game next weekend.
This is CSUB's first home of the regular season.
Nov. 27, 2022 vs Fresno Pacific, 1:00 p.m.
Season tickets and single-game tickets are available online at GoRunners.com/Tickets or by calling 661-654-BLUE.

First Half

The `Runners started off hot with multiple players equally contributing to a 14-4 run before the first media timeout.
A 9-0 run saw UNLV surge back in the last few minutes of the first quarter to narrow the deficit. CSUB finished the quarter up only 17-15.
The Rebels shored up their defense and turned a few key blocks and rebounds into a 19-3 second-quarter run. At the half, UNLV was up 37-20 over the `Runners.
CSUB's Grace Hunter, a junior transfer from FIU, began her `Runner debut in style, dropping five points in the bucket in just as many minutes of first-half play.
Morris led Bakersfield at the half with seven points and two blocks.

Second Half

Bakersfield began the half slowing the Rebel offense and adding their own points, but by the end of the third quarter UNLV pulled away leading 56-36.
After shooting 2-of-4 on three-pointers in the first quarter and 3-of-3 in the third, the `Runners could not mimic that same pace and ended up converting just 6-of-22 by the final buzzer.
UNLV never took its foot off the gas pedal and held a large lead, downing the `Runners 74-42.
UNLV's Desi-Rae Young was impressive, shooting seven-of-nine from the field en-route to a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds.

~GoRunners.com~

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Players Mentioned

#15 Kayla Morris: F; 6' 2"; Redshirt Freshman

#5 Sophia Tougas: G; 6' 0"; Redshirt Freshman

#4 Grace Hunter: G; 5' 10"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#15 Kayla Morris
: 6' 2"; Redshirt Freshman
: F

#5 Sophia Tougas
: 6' 0"; Redshirt Freshman
: G

#4 Grace Hunter
: 5' 10"; Junior
: G

Players Mentioned

#15 Kayla Morris

#5 Sophia Tougas

#4 Grace Hunter

Players Mentioned

#15 Kayla Morris

#5 Sophia Tougas

#4 Grace Hunter