CSUN Women’s Basketball Dominates Bethesda University with Record 103-13 Season Opener

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CSUN Women’s Basketball Dominates Bethesda University with Record 103-13 Season Opener

CSUN Women’s Basketball launched their 2025–26 season with an extraordinary performance, overpowering Bethesda University 103–13. The season opener took place on Tuesday night at the Premier America Credit Union Arena.

Historic Victory for CSUN

This match set a new record for the largest victory margin in CSUN’s program history, surpassing the previous record established in 1977 by 90 points. The Matadors showcased remarkable skill and teamwork during the game.

Outstanding Team Performance

Eleven players contributed to the scoring, highlighting the depth of the team. Notably, CSUN dominated the first half, heading into halftime with a substantial lead of 52–0.

Key Player Contributions

Laini Dahlin: Led the team with 19 points, including five three-pointers in the final quarter.
Rita Nazario: Contributed 13 points.
Maya Contreras: Scored 13 points and achieved a double-double with 10 rebounds.
Morgan Edwards: Added 11 points.
Amya Moody: Recorded seven points, seven rebounds, and five assists in just 22 minutes.

Defensive Dominance

CSUN’s defense played a crucial role in the victory, forcing an impressive 31 turnovers, resulting in 38 fast-break points. They set the tone early by forcing nine turnovers in the first quarter.

Bethesda’s Struggles

In contrast, Bethesda University struggled significantly, managing only 9% shooting accuracy. They completed just four field goals out of 44 attempts, making it a challenging game.

Player Highlights

In her Matador debut, Jite Gbemuotor impressed by leading the team with 16 rebounds, enhancing their presence in the paint. In total, twelve players scored in this season opener, showcasing a strong team effort.

Coach’s Remarks and Next Match

Head coach Angie Ned praised her team’s collaborative effort. She emphasized the significance of ball movement and the need for defensive improvements as they look forward to their next game against the San Diego Toreros.

“It is always nice to play at home. The team did a great job playing together with great ball movement,” she stated. “As we prepare for San Diego, we must continue improving as a defensive team.”

CSUN will face the San Diego Toreros this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Premier America Credit Union Arena. Fans can catch live coverage on ESPN+, with further updates available on Emegypt.