LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — Cal State Northridge used a dominant second half to pull away from Cal Poly for a 65-50 women’s basketball victory Thursday night at the Matadome.

The Matadors, who trailed 26-15 at halftime after scoring just five points in the second quarter, erupted for 50 points after the break. Cal State Northridge’s defense forced 32 turnovers, converting them into 28 points.

Charish Thompson led Cal Poly with 18 points. Mariona Cos-Morales paced the Matadors with 12 points and seven assists. Jite Gbemuotor added 15 points for Cal State Northridge.

Cal Poly fell to 3-19 overall. Cal State Northridge improved to 7-14.