San Diego Women’s Basketball Falls to Omaha: Next Game vs Alabama A&M on Nov 30

San Diego Women’s Basketball Falls to Omaha: Next Game vs Alabama A&M on Nov 30

November 30, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor News

Game Recap: San Diego vs. Omaha

The San Diego women’s basketball team lost to Omaha, 70-66, in their first home game of the season at Jenny Craig Pavilion. This was the team’s first home appearance in 23 days.

Game Highlights:

  • San Diego struggled offensively at the start. Lauren McCall scored the first points with a layup after a steal.
  • Hallie Rhodes followed with another layup, narrowing Omaha’s lead.
  • The first quarter ended with a tie at 16.
  • Omaha took the lead in the second quarter with free throws.
  • Malia Tharpe put San Diego ahead 18-17 with a layup.
  • Despite a seven-point deficit, the Toreros made a comeback, with Claire Gallagher cutting the lead to four before halftime. The score was 33-29 in favor of Omaha at the break.
  • Kylie Horstmeyer scored four consecutive points at the start of the second half, tying the game at 33.
  • San Diego built a 49-44 lead in the third quarter with jump shots from Ava Ranson and Courtney Wristen. The Toreros led 49-46 at the end of the third quarter.
  • In the final quarter, Omaha surged ahead with the first five points. Truitt Reilly scored and regained the lead for San Diego twice.
  • Omaha took control in the final minutes, securing their victory.

Player Performances:

  • Courtney Wristen recorded her first double-double of the season, scoring 11 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.
  • Kylie Horstmeyer led all scorers with 16 points and was perfect at the free-throw line (6-for-6).
  • Hallie Rhodes scored a season-high 12 points and grabbed five rebounds in 25 minutes.

Next Game:

San Diego will play Alabama A&M on November 30 at 4:00 PM. Fans can watch live on ESPN+.

For more information, visit the team’s website.