USC
San Diego St
Trojans Trample Aztecs, 72-60
December 05, 1999 | Women's Basketball
Dec. 5, 1999
Los Angeles, CA -- Guard Erica Mashia (15 pts.) hit 5-of-8 from three-point range, and senior forward Danielle Golay posted 16 points to lead USC in a 72-60 victory over San Diego State at Cox Arena. The Trojans not only stopped the Aztecs on defense forcing 30 turnovers, but shot 44 percent from the field and 36 percent from behind the arch.
The Women of Troy improve to 3-1 this season, while San Diego State falls to 1-5 overall.
Mashia, who is playing for the first time in three season due to numerous injuries, sparked the team with a familiar performance. Her five three-pointers tied a career-best and USC's fourth-best all-time game record. This is the second-consecutive game Golay led the team in scoring, while adding six boards in the game.
San Diego State was led by center Mary Apiafi who accounted for 22 points, including 14 points in the second half. With 26 Trojan fouls in the game, the Aztecs were sent to line 30 times and shot 80 percent (24-of-30).
The Women of Troy led by as many as 19 points in the first half, entering halftime with a 36-23 lead. Troy forced 16 turnovers in the first 20 minutes, and converted eight for points. The second half began with a 26-12 USC run, holding SDSU scoreless for four minutes before two consecutive USC fouls sent the Aztecs to the line at 8:56. San Diego State made 13 free throws in the following eight minutes, bringing the team within 12 points, its closest margin since early in the first half. Troy hit 30-70 from the field, and held SDSU to only 18 field goals in the 72-60 defeat.
USC will prepare to face Long Beach State on the road on Wednesday, December 8. The game will be played at the Long Beach Pyramid and tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
