Nov. 23, 2004

Box Score

(San Diego, CA) - In front of a local television audience courtesy of Cox San Diego Channel 4, the host Toreros of USD defeated San Diego State 64-49 Tuesday night at USD's Jenny Craig Pavilion. San Diego (1-1) received a game-high 15 points from junior guard Tiara Harris and 6-foot-5 freshman Amber Sprague added 13 for a USD program that now owns a three-game winning streak in its season series with San Diego State (0-1). USD sophomore starter Sabine Loewe scored a career-high 12 points and cleared six rebounds.

San Diego State shot a dismal 15% (4-of-26) from the field in the first half. Trailing 33-18 at the break, the Aztecs put together a late rally to cut San Diego's lead to 47-40 with 7:33 left to play. Sophomore forward Michelle Elliott and classmate Courtney Fritz each scored 11 points for an Aztec team that is trying to rebound from an 8-20 campaign a year ago.

The Toreros benefited from a balanced attack Tuesday as four different players approached double-double performances. Harris had nine rebounds to go along with her 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the floor. Freshman guard Amanda Rego had nine points and nine rebounds in her second collegiate game. Led by 25th-year Torero head coach Kathy Marpe, USD shot 44% from three-point range and 45% overall.

USD returns to action this Friday when ACC member Clemson comes to San Diego and the Jenny Craig Pavilion. Friday's game time is set for 7pm.