Freshman Erika Mace stood out in her debut for the San José State Spartans women’s basketball team, scoring 20 points in an 81-54 loss at Nebraska on Monday at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb.
Mace shot 8-for-12 from the field, including a perfect 3-for-3 from three-point range, and led the team with three assists. Sydnie Rodriguez provided a strong contribution off the bench with 15 points, shooting 5-for-6 from the field and completing all attempts from three-point range and free throws.
Cristina Sánchez Cerqueira led the Spartans in rebounds with eight, followed by Adlee Blacklock with seven. Gabriela Pato added three blocks and was perfect from the free throw line, going 4-for-4 for six points, including the final basket on an assist from Carla Fuster.
The Spartans trailed 23-14 after the first quarter and 37-21 at halftime. Mace was the team’s sole scorer in the third quarter with 12 points, and San José State finished with 21 points in the fourth quarter. Eight players made their first appearances in San José State uniforms in this game.
San José State will face Oklahoma next on Tuesday, November 10, at 6 p.m. CT/4 p.m. PT, with the game available on SEC+.
CSB Take
Erika Mace’s strong debut highlights her potential as a key offensive player for San José State moving forward. While the Spartans suffered a sizable defeat, the contributions from multiple players and the chance to develop eight newcomers provide a foundation for growth. This experience will be vital as the team looks to build chemistry and improve in upcoming games during what appears to be a rebuilding season.
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