BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Interstat) — Cal State Bakersfield overcame a 17-point first-quarter deficit to defeat Cal Poly 62-58 in a women’s basketball game Thursday night at Robert Mott Gym.

The Mustangs dominated early, leading 24-7 after one quarter. The Roadrunners’ defense then ignited, forcing 25 turnovers and converting them into 26 points. Cal Poly managed just 18 points across the second and third quarters as Bakersfield seized control.

Chrishawn Coleman led all scorers with 23 points for the Roadrunners. Vanessa McManus scored 18 points and Dulci Vail added 17 for the Mustangs. Cal State Bakersfield improved to 7-13 overall, while Cal Poly fell to 3-17.