LINCOLN, Neb.—Freshman Erika Mace made an immediate impact on the Spartans, scoring 20 points in her debut, to lead the San José State women’s basketball team in an 81-54 opening-day loss at Nebraska Monday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
- Mace was 8-for-12 from the floor including 3-of-3 from three-point range. She also dished out a team-best three assists.
- Sydnie Rodriguez came off the bench to score 15 points, the only other Spartan in double figures. She went 5-for-6 from the field, 3-for-3 from three-point range and 2-2 from the free throw range.
- Cristina Sánchez Cerqueira led the team in rebounding with eight, followed by Adlee Blacklock with seven.
- Gabriela Pato continued her shot-blocking ways, recording three blocks in the game, two of those in the second quarter. She was a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line and ended with six points, making the final basket of the game on a pass from Carla Fuster.
- Eight Spartans made their first appearance in a San José State uniform Monday.
- The Spartans trailed 23-14 after the first quarter and 37-21 at halftime. Mace was the team’s offense in the third quarter, scoring all 12 points for the team. SJSU finished with 21 points in the fourth.
UP NEXT – The Spartans' next game is at Oklahoma on Tuesday, November 10, at 6 p.m. CT/4 p.m. PT. Fans can watch on SEC+.
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