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at Weber State
11/12/2024 | 5:00 PM
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Nov. 12 (Tue) / 5:00 PM
at Weber State
SAN DIEGO – Beginning their 2024-25 season on a high note, the San Diego women’s basketball team (1-0, 0-0 WCC) decisively triumphed over Biola (0-0, 0-0 PacWest) with an impressive 75-30 victory on Wednesday evening at the spirited Jenny Craig Pavilion.
The team displayed exceptional teamwork, with a remarkable 14 players taking to the court, and 13 of them scoring at least two points against the Eagles.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In an electrifying start, it took just 1:16 of game action for the Toreros to showcase their prowess by scoring their first points of the season, with Courtney Wristen executing a layup off a perfectly timed pass from Lauren McCall.
- USD dominated both ends of the floor through most of the first quarter, launching an impressive 11-0 run before Biola managed to find the scoreboard.
- Making her San Diego debut, senior Truitt Reilly capped the first quarter with a layup, contributing to a commanding 18-5 lead at the end of the opening period.
- Determined to extend their lead, the Toreros surged ahead in the second quarter, scoring the first 13 points to establish a staggering 31-5 advantage over their opponents.
- Highlighting a powerful first half, freshman Lilly Amor marked her presence by nailing a corner three-pointer, resulting in a commanding 36-9 lead as the team headed into the locker room.
- Grad student Ava Ranson initiated the scoring for the Toreros in the second half, completing a play set up by Reilly who skillfully made a cross-court pass to widen USD’s lead to 40-17.
- Another new addition, junior Paris Santacaterina excelled by scoring USD’s final three points of the third quarter, clinching a 54-24 advantage as the team entered the final 10 minutes.
- The fourth quarter kicked off with three quick free throws, with contributions from juniors Hallie Rhodes and freshman Eva Ruse, extending their lead to 57-24.
- In one of the game’s highlight moments, freshman Dresha Moore executed an impressive steal and delivered a pinpoint pass to Kylie Horstmeyer for a layup, culminating in the Toreros’ resounding 75-30 victory on their home turf.
TORERO TIDBITS
- With this convincing win against Biola, San Diego has now claimed victory in four consecutive season openers, a streak dating back to the 2021-22 season.
- Horstmeyer had a standout performance against the Eagles, leading the team with a game-high +30 efficiency rating, contributing eight points, six rebounds, five steals, and four assists.
- The Toreros’ defensive strategy was notably effective, limiting Biola to a mere 21% shooting from the field and forcing 24 turnovers throughout the contest.
- Four true freshmen made their mark on the court during the game: Dresha Moore, Lilly Amor, Erica Carr, and Eva Ruse, with each scoring their inaugural collegiate points against Biola.
NEXT UP
San Diego will shift its focus to a challenging road matchup against Weber State on Tuesday, Nov. 12, with tip-off scheduled for 5:00 p.m. PST. Fans can find live video and live statistics links on the team’s official website.
University of San Diego Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
**Interview with San Diego Toreros Women’s Basketball Head Coach**
**Interviewer:** Today, we’re joined by the head coach of the San Diego Toreros women’s basketball team, Coach [Name]. Thanks for joining us, Coach!
**Coach:** Thank you for having me! It’s great to be here.
**Interviewer:** Your team had a fantastic start to the 2024-25 season with a decisive victory over Biola, 75-30. What are your thoughts on how the game unfolded?
**Coach:** I couldn’t be happier with our performance. The team showed great cohesion, which is key for our success. We executed our game plan well and the players worked seamlessly together. Seeing 14 players on the court, with 13 of them contributing to the score, is a testament to our depth and teamwork.
**Interviewer:** That’s impressive! It seems like your team came out strong right from the beginning, especially with that 11-0 run. How important was that early momentum?
**Coach:** It was crucial. Establishing an early lead not only energized the team but also set the tone for the rest of the game. It allowed our players to play confidently and focus on executing our strategy without feeling pressured.
**Interviewer:** Freshman Lilly Amor really stood out with her three-pointer and overall performance. How important is it to have such contributions from Freshman players?
**Coach:** It’s incredibly important! Having a player like Lilly make an instant impact can lift the entire team’s energy. Freshman bring a lot of enthusiasm and are eager to prove themselves. It’s great to see them integrate into the team and make significant plays.
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, you have a game against Weber State coming up. What are you focusing on in practice leading up to that match?
**Coach:** We’ll be focusing on maintaining our defensive intensity and improving our offensive execution. Each game presents new challenges, and we have to ensure that we’re adapting and improving. I believe if we continue to build on our strengths, we’ll be well-prepared for Weber State.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Coach! Best of luck in your upcoming game. We’re excited to see how the season unfolds!
**Coach:** Thank you! We’re excited as well. Go Toreros!
