CSUN Women’s Basketball made a powerful statement in their 2025–26 season opener, defeating Bethesda University with an impressive score of 103–13. The match took place on Tuesday evening at Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, California.
Season Opener Highlights
The Matadors displayed dominant performance, with eleven players contributing to the score. They kept Bethesda scoreless during the entire first half, leading 52–0 at halftime. Throughout the game, CSUN shot 44% from the field, successfully sinking 14 three-pointers.
Defensive Dominance
- CSUN capitalized on Bethesda’s turnover struggles, forcing 31 turnovers that generated 38 fast-break points.
- In the first quarter alone, the Matadors forced nine turnovers, setting an early tone for the match.
- Bethesda managed to score only four times in 44 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 9%.
Key Players
Sophomore Laini Dahlin led the Matadors with 19 points, including five three-pointers in the fourth quarter. Other notable performers included:
- Rita Nazario: 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting
- Maya Contreras: 13 points and 10 rebounds, securing the first double-double of the season
- Morgan Edwards: 11 points and two steals
- Amya Moody: 7 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists
Additionally, Jite Gbemuotor made a notable debut, leading the team with 16 rebounds.
Historic Victory Margin
The Matadors’ 90-point margin of victory marks the largest in the program’s history. This surpasses the previous record set on February 3, 1977, when they defeated UC Irvine 113-46.
Coaching Remarks
Head Coach Angie Ned expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, highlighting their ball movement and unity. She also emphasized the importance of continued improvement, particularly on defense, as they prepare for upcoming matches.
Next Match
CSUN will next face the San Diego Toreros on Saturday at 2:00 p.m., also at Premier America Credit Union Arena. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+, with additional stats available on Gomatadors.com.
