SEATTLE (Interstat) — Cal State Bakersfield controlled play from start to finish in a 72-51 women’s basketball victory over Seattle on Saturday at Redhawk Center. The Roadrunners never trailed, building a 39-31 halftime lead before holding the Redhawks to just 20 second-half points.

Chrishawn Coleman led all scorers with 21 points for Cal State Bakersfield. Tena Ikidi added 9 points and 14 rebounds. Seattle was led by Tamia Stricklin with 16 points.

Cal State Bakersfield’s defense forced 23 turnovers and held Seattle to 2-for-18 shooting from 3-point range. The Roadrunners improved to 3-7 overall, while the Redhawks fell to 4-5. Attendance was 291.