ROCKLIN, Calif. - Coming into the day riding a perfect record on their home floor, the Warriors hosted The Master's University on Saturday as the GSAC season met its midway point. The Warriors pieced together a great second-half run, but it wasn't enough, as TMU charged late to take a 73-66 win.
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The day saw the Warriors play from behind for the majority of the 40-minute contest, as just three lead changes occurred. TMU saw their largest lead come with 7:43 to play in the third, as they pushed their advantage to 13.
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But back came the Warriors in the fourth quarter, as they came charging out of the gates.
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Jessup opened the quarter on an 8-2 run, capped off by a
Natalie Moulos layup to get within one point. Jessup would score to get within one a few times in the final frame, but they couldn't convert on the basket to give them the lead.
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TMU ended the game on an 8-0 run as they pulled away to the victory.
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Leading the Warriors in scoring was South Carolina native
Neomi Davidson, who dropped 14 points on 7-of-19 from the floor. Davidson also added five boards.
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Also coming up big was
Kayla Vieira, as she added 13 points. Vieira was a sharpshooter down the stretches as she knocked down a perfect 3-of-3 from distance. Jessup knocked down five triples as a team.
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The Mustangs were led by Nicole Chaung, who scored 18 points on 6-for-11 from three.
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Up next is the Warriors' final trip to Arizona for GSAC competition, as Jessup takes on Arizona Christian and OUAZ for the second time. The trip starts with a visit to ACU in Glendale on Thursday, with tip-off scheduled for 4:30 p.m. (PST).
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The Warriors will be back in Rocklin on February 8 when they host Hope International.
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