STOCKTON, Calif. – Ready to play regular-season games with fans in the stands for the first time since the 2019-20 season, the Pacific women's basketball team tips off the season with a three-game home stand, starting Thursday, Nov. 11 against William Jessup. The Tigers return to the court Saturday, Nov. 13 against UC Riverside and then Wednesday, Nov. 17 against CSU Bakersfield. It's the fifth straight year that the Tigers have started the season at home, although last season's start was delayed until Pacific opened the year by hosting #1 Stanford in a December game. Head coach Bradley Davis has seven returnees and five newcomers on his roster and saw his team run to a 98-41 win over UC Merced in an exhibition game last Saturday. There are no restrictions on fans attending the game other than the need to wear a mask.
WILLIAM JESSUP GAME INFORMATION:
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Alex G. Spanos Center, Stockton, CA
LIVE STATS: https://pacifictigers.com/sidearmstats/wbball/summary
LIVE VIDEO: https://wccsports.com/watch/?sid=471697
UC RIVERSIDE GAME INFORMATION:
TIME: 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Alex G. Spanos Center, Stockton, CA
LIVE STATS: https://pacifictigers.com/sidearmstats/wbball/summary
LIVE VIDEO: https://wccsports.com/watch/?sid=471698
Pacific Quick Facts:
Nickname: Tigers
Record: 0-0
Head Coach: Bradley Davis
William Jessup Quick Facts:
Nickname: Warriors
Record: 3-3
Head Coach: Corey Laster
UC Riverside Quick Facts:
Nickname: Highlanders
Record: 0-1
Head Coach: Nicole Powell
STARTING OFF HOT:
The Tigers are looking to start the season on a good note. Last season the Tigers won three of their first four games and will be looking to replicate that success before starting a tough WCC schedule at the end of December.
EXHIBITION SUCCESS:
The Tigers got ready for the season in a 98-41 win over UC Merced in an exhibition match last week. Four Tigers reached double-digit points in the win while forcing 24 turnovers and collecting 40 rebounds.
TOP RETURNERS:
Returning for the Tigers, Jordan Cruz and Erica Adams will be holding down the backcourt for the Tigers to start the season, Adams was on the WCC All-Freshman team last season after averaging 4.8 points per game in 18 games played, shooting 50% from three-point range. Sam Ashby will be the top returning scorer for the Tigers. Ashby played in all 22 games with 19 starts last season. She averaged 7.5 points per game with 57 rebounds.
HISTORY BETWEEN THE TEAMS:
The Tigers have played William Jessup once in a non-exhibition format since rejoining the WCC. The Tigers won the 2016 matchup 103-65 with Jessica Blakeslee leading the Tigers with 14 points.
The Tigers are 5-5 against UC Riverside over the past ten matchups. The Tigers have won four straight games against the Highlanders. The two teams have not played each other since the 2012-13 season.
