BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Interstat) — The Cal Poly Mustangs built a commanding early lead and defeated Cal State Bakersfield 66-54 in a Big West Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Icardo Center.

Cal Poly led 33-18 at halftime after holding the Roadrunners to eight second-quarter points. Cal State Bakersfield cut the deficit after halftime but could not complete the comeback.

Charish Thompson led all scorers with 19 points for Cal Poly, which improved to 4-26. Marley Langi scored 17 points and Chrishawn Coleman added 15 for Cal State Bakersfield, which fell to 7-23. The Mustangs avenged a four-point home loss to the Roadrunners from Jan. 29. Attendance was 174.