RENO, Nev. – The Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team unofficially opened its 2025-26 season with a 70-53 loss to Nevada on Monday night at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada.

TOP PERFORMERS

• Tatum Tamashiro – 10 points | 4-8 FG | 2-6 3FG | 3 rebounds | 2 blocks | 1 steal
• Maddie Leiva – 9 points | 3-6 FG | 3-5 3FG | 3 rebounds
• Kat Noa – 7 points | 2-7 FG | 1-4 3FG | 4 rebounds | 2 assists | 1 steal
• Kaity Haan – 6 points | 2-5 FG | 2-2 FT | 10 rebounds (4 off.) | 2 assists
• Sydney Hani – 6 points | 2-5 FG | 2-2 3FG | 5 rebounds
• Sophie Morales – 4 points | 2-4 FG | 3 rebounds | 2 assists

HOW IT HAPPENED

• CSUSM took an early 2-0 lead just 20 seconds into the game on a jumper by Kristan Yumul.
• The Cougars regained the lead at 12-10 late in the first quarter after a three-pointer by Sydney Hani.
• The Cougars and Wolf Pack traded baskets in the opening quarter, which ended tied at 15-15.
• The Cougars led by as many as three points in the first quarter after a three-pointer by Tatum Tamashiro.
• CSUSM took a 32-28 deficit into the halftime break after shooting 39.3% (11-of-28) from the field and 40.0% (6-of-15) from beyond the arc, while Nevada shot 43.8% (12-of-40) and 20.0% (1-of-5) from three.
• Nevada used a 12-0 run late in the third quarter to break open a close game, outscoring CSUSM 22-8 in the period to take a 54-36 lead.
• The Cougars responded with a 6-0 run early in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to 12, but Nevada maintained control.
• CSUSM's bench contributed 25 points, matching Nevada's reserves in scoring.
• Nevada took the lead for good midway through the second quarter following a 7-0 run.
• CSUSM's offense stalled in the third quarter, shooting just 21.4% (3-of-14) from the field.
• The Cougars closed the game strong, outscoring Nevada 17-16 in the fourth quarter.

QUICK HITS

• CSUSM shot 33.9% (19-56) from the field and 32.1% (9-28) from three-point range.
• The Cougars were a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line.
• Nevada shot 35.6% (26-73) overall and 21.4% (3-14) from beyond the arc.
• Nevada held a 50-39 rebounding advantage, including 23 offensive boards.
• CSUSM committed 17 turnovers, leading to 13 Nevada points.
• The Cougars were outscored 44-14 in the paint and 25-4 in second-chance points.
• CSUSM forced nine Nevada turnovers and recorded four steals.
• Both teams' benches contributed 25 points.
• The game featured six ties and seven lead changes.
• The Cougars had four steals and two blocks, both by Tamashiro.
• This was CSUSM's first meeting in program history against Nevada.

UP NEXT
CSUSM will wrap up its exhibition slate on Saturday, Nov. 8, with a road matchup at San Diego State. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. at Viejas Arena.