San Diego State women’s basketball fell to UC Irvine 66-55 in a home matchup on Saturday afternoon at Viejas Arena.
Junior guard Mercedes Staples got the ball rolling early, sinking a leadoff 3-point shot. This proved to be the only time the Aztecs (2-5, 0-2) would take the lead, as the Anteaters (2-3) answered back and held their advantage over the Scarlet and Black for the remainder of the contest.
SDSU was left to play catch up, and was unable to overcome the deficit.
Head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson said the pressure put up by UCI took its toll on her team, contributing to their struggle to make baskets.