LONG BEACH, Calif. (Interstat) — Cal State Fullerton used a dominant second quarter and relentless defense to defeat Long Beach State 84-66 in a women’s basketball game Thursday night at Walter Pyramid.

The Titans, who forced 32 turnovers and recorded 25 steals, outscored the 49ers 31-14 in the second period to turn a seven-point deficit into a 48-38 halftime lead. Kya Pearson led Fullerton with 23 points. Talia Maxwell added 19 points and Cristina Jones scored 15.

Long Beach State was led by Rosie Akot’s 16 points and four blocks. The 49ers shot 50% from the floor but were undone by turnovers. Fullerton improved to 10-9 overall, while Long Beach State fell to 2-16. Attendance was 618.