Roadrunners Outpace Eagles in High-Scoring Affair

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Interstat) — Cal State Bakersfield pulled away in a high-paced fourth quarter to defeat Eastern Washington 85-72 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at Icardo Center.

The Roadrunners (5-7) used efficient shooting, making 9 of 15 from 3-point range and 27 of 60 overall, to secure the win. The Eagles (6-6) shot just 36% from the field.

Marley Langi led Cal State Bakersfield with 19 points, while Tena Ikidi and Chrishawn Coleman each added 15. Kourtney Grossman scored 21 points for Eastern Washington, and Ella Gallatin contributed 18.

The teams were tied with 22 points in the paint and identical totals in assists, steals and blocks. Cal State Bakersfield’s superior perimeter shooting proved decisive as both teams combined for 64 points in a frenetic final period.