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Women's Basketball Jake Coburn, Sports Information Director

Broncos Head North for Contest with Humboldt State

Women's Basketball Jake Coburn, Sports Information Director

Broncos Head North for Contest with Humboldt State

POMONA, Calif. – Riding a two-game win streak heading into Saturday's road contest, the Cal Poly Pomona women's basketball team will try to extend their streak as they make the long trip to Humboldt State.
 
Winning four of their last five games, the Broncos (12-9, 10-5 CCAA) are still pushing for a home playoff spot with only three weeks left in the season. The Broncos are currently fourth in the conference standings, sitting only one game out of second place.
 
Last Week: CPP recorded two wins at home last weekend, defeating Cal State Dominguez Hills in a 71-44 blowout before taking down Cal State Los Angeles 55-45. Junior Priscilla Brooks tallied her fifth double-double of the season against the Toros with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
 
Quick Hits: The Broncos' average of 58 points allowed per game is the second lowest average in the league and they also rank fourth in opponent shooting percentage at .371. CPP has held their opponents to less than 50 points six times this season.
 
Offensively, the Broncos have been efficient from three-point range, leading the league with a .355 3-point percentage. Chelsea Waddy-Blow is 11th in the conference in scoring with 12.6 points per game and ninth rebounds per game with an average of 6.7. Brooks ranks third in rebounding, averaging 8.3 rebounds per contest.
 
Other contributors on the season include Dominique Dotson who has upped her average to 6.6 points per game and Jackie Ricketson who has tallied 67 assists and 34 steals to lead the Broncos in both categories.
 
About Humboldt State:
-The Lumberjacks enter the weekend at 7-15 overall, going 6-9 in the CCAA
-Humboldt won their most recent game on the road at CSU Dominguez Hills 70-57, but hold a 3-7 mark at home
-The Lumberjacks are 12th in the conference in scoring (57.2) and 12th in points allowed (66.9)
-Tyra Turner leads Humboldt with 12.4 points per game, which ranks 12th in the CCAA
 

Players Mentioned

Priscilla Brooks

#34 Priscilla Brooks

F
5' 10"
Junior
Jackie Ricketson

#13 Jackie Ricketson

G
5' 7"
Sophomore
Chelsea Waddy-Blow

#32 Chelsea Waddy-Blow

F
6' 1"
Junior
Dominique Dotson

#23 Dominique Dotson

G
5' 5"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Priscilla Brooks

#34 Priscilla Brooks

5' 10"
Junior
F
Jackie Ricketson

#13 Jackie Ricketson

5' 7"
Sophomore
G
Chelsea Waddy-Blow

#32 Chelsea Waddy-Blow

6' 1"
Junior
F
Dominique Dotson

#23 Dominique Dotson

5' 5"
Freshman
G