SAN DIEGO—The Toreros lost 64-56 to Nebraska at the Jenny Craig Pavilion on Saturday November 27, 2021. San Diego (4-2, 0-0 WCC) fought hard until the very end on offense and defense against Nebraska (7-0, 0-0 Big Ten). Defensively, the Toreros had 34 rebounds, 13 steals, and two blocks. On offense, the team had 13 assists and two players scored in double digits. Steph Gorman and Sydney Hunter were the leading scorers of the game, each had ten points.

WHAT HAPPENED

• San Diego led the first quarter 14-13. The Toreros scored 12 of their 14 points off turnovers in the first quarter. 
• In the second quarter, the Toreros shot 100% from the 3 point line. 
• In the third quarter, the Toreros shot 64.3% from the field. 
• In the fourth quarter, San Diego shot 83.33% from the free throw line.
• Laura Erikstrup scored eight points, her highest number in a single game this season. 
• The Toreros scored more points in the paint with 28 compared to Nebraska's 20.
• San Diego scored more points off the bench with 21 compared to Nebraska's 12.
• San Diego scored more points off turnovers with 28 compared to Nebraka's 14.
• In total, San Diego combined for 13 steals. Steph Gorman led the Toreros in steals with five, followed by Sydney Hunter with four, and Erica Martinsen with three. 

LOOKING AHEAD
This game concludes The Dana on Mission Bay Holiday Tournament. San Diego went 1-1 against Fresno State and Nebraska. The Toreros (4-2, 0-0 WCC) are set to play San Diego State (4-3, 0-0) on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Viejas Arena. San Diego holds a 15-25 all time record against the Aztecs with a losing streak of one. Their most recent match up on December 5, 2020 resulted in a 64-56 loss under head coach Cindy Fisher.