THE SCHEDULE
Game 18
vs. Stanislaus State (7-10, 4-7 CCAA)
Thursday, Jan. 18 • 5:30 p.m.
RIMAC Arena • La Jolla
Live Video • Live Stats • Tickets
ABOUT UC SAN DIEGO
Roster | Schedule | Statistics
• Overall: 15-2
• CCAA: 11-0
• Home: 6-1
• Away: 7-0
• Neutral: 2-1
• Highest National Ranking (WBCA): 24
• Against Nationally-Ranked Teams: 0-1
• WBCA Coaches Poll (Jan. 16): 24
• D2SIDA Media National Poll (Jan. 16): 14th
• D2SIDA Media West Region Poll (Jan. 15): 2nd
• CCAA Standings: 1st
LET ME IN
Tickets for all regular-season home games at RIMAC Arena are available for purchase at the main entrance box office starting one hour prior to tip-off. General admission is $10. Seniors (65+), children/youth (7-17) and visiting student tickets are $5. UC San Diego students and children under 7 are free. In addition, 500 free T-shirts will be handed out to students at entry for Thursday night's game.
WATCH LIVE ON UCSDTRITONS.TV
If you can't make it out to RIMAC Arena, watch home games live on UCSDtritons.tv. Broadcasts are in high definition and can be viewed on smartphones and tablets as well as desktop and laptop computers. Veteran national announcer Steve Quis will be calling all of the action courtside. The single-game fee is $5.99, though the broadcast is available free of charge to anyone with a UC San Diego campus IP address. Fans can access all live coverage from the Schedule/Results page, or by clicking on the links above.
BIG (WEST) NEWS FOR UC SAN DIEGO ATHLETICS
On Nov. 27, UC San Diego was officially invited to become a member of the NCAA Division I Big West Conference. The Tritons will begin a four-year reclassification period starting in the fall of 2020. They will play a full Big West schedule that season and will be eligible for NCAA Championships in men's volleyball, men's and women's water polo, and fencing. For the 2024-25 academic year, all sports will be eligible to compete in Big West and NCAA Division I championships. Read the full press release here.
PROBABLE TRITON STARTERS (2017-18 stats listed)
G - #11 Taylor Tanita (RSr., 5-4, 5.0 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 6.1 APG)
G - #13 Joleen Yang (G, Jr., 5-6): 10.0 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 1.4 APG)
G - #31 Kayla Sato (Jr., G, 5-8, 10.4 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 2.8 APG)
F - #24 Dalayna Sampton (Sr., 6-1, 14.1 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 1.1 APG)
F - #33 Mikayla Williams (RSo., 6-1, 13.2 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 1.5 APG)
UCSD ROSTER BREAKDOWN (2016-17 stats listed)
Starters Returning (3)
• Dalayna Sampton (F, Sr., 6-1): 10.8 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 1.0 APG
• Paige Song (G, Sr., 5-9): 4.0 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 1.2 APG
• Taylor Tanita (G, RSr., 5-4): 9.7 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 6.0 APG
Starters Lost (2)
• Beth Mounier (G, Sr., 5-9): 12.8 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.8 APG
• Cassie MacLeod (F, Sr., 6-0): 9.6 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 2.0 APG
Other Letterwinners Returning (9)
• Shandiin Armao (F, Jr., 5-10): 2.6 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 0.7 APG
• Marcella Hughes (G, Jr., 5-5): 3.7 PPG, 1.2 RPG, 1.3 APG
• Stephanie Moore (G/F, So., 5-10): 1.5 PPG, 0.4 RPG, 0.9 APG
• Sydney Sharp (G, So., 5-10): 3.0 PPG, 1.1 RPG, 0.9 APG
• Kristen Vrcelj (F, So., 5-10): 3 GP
• Mikayla Williams (F, RSo., 6-1): 8.6 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 0.7 APG
• Rebecca Williams (F, Jr., 6-1): 0.4 PPG, 0.6 RPG
• Paige Song (Sr., 5-9, 3.5 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 1.3 APG)
• Layla Ybarra-Harvey (F, RFr., 6-1): Redshirted
Other Letterwinners Lost (4)
• Haley Anderson (Sr., G, 5-8): 3.0 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 1.2 APG
• Janae Peterson (Jr., F, 6-1): Did not play
• Brijaye Brackett (Fr., G, 5-8): Did not play
• Gigi Olelewe (Jr., F, 6-0): 0.7 PPG, 1.1 RPG, 0.3 APG
Newcomers (2)
• Kayla Sato (Jr., G, 5-8): Transfer from Westmont College
• Emily Cangelosi (Fr., G, 5-9)
ABOUT STANISLAUS STATE
Roster | Schedule | Statistics
• Overall: 7-10
• CCAA: 4-7
• Home: 6-3
• Away: 1-7
• Neutral: 0-0
• Highest National Ranking: NR
• CCAA Standing: 9TH
• NOTE — Sophomore forward Lizzy Alexander scored 18 points and freshman guard Zahria Hendrix added 16 points as Cal State Stanislaus defeated Sonoma State, 79-64, in its previous game on Jan. 10. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak for the Warriors.
UC SAN DIEGO ALL-TIME AGAINST THE WARRIORS
• All-Time Record: 31-10 (.756)
• Last Meeting: UC San Diego won 79-52 (1/31/17)
BACK TO BUSINESS
UC San Diego enters Thursday night's contest riding an 11-game winning streak dating back to Nov. 30. The Tritons are the only remaining undefeated team in CCAA play, and made their debut in the WBCA national poll this week at No. 24.
LAST TIME OUT
UC San Diego improved to 11-0 in the CCAA standings after earning two road victories last week. The Tritons defeated Cal State Monterey Bay, 65-56, on Jan. 11 before knocking off Cal State East Bay, 76-70, on Jan. 13.
UC San Diego 65, Cal State Monterey Bay 56
UC San Diego 76, Cal State East Bay 70
HOT SHOTS
UC San Diego junior guard Joleen Yang ranks third in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage (51.3). Yang leads the Tritons in 3-pointers made (39) and attempted (76) this season. As a team, UC San Diego is 39th in the country in 3-point percentage (35.5).
PRECISION PASSING
Senior guard Taylor Tanita is tied for sixth in the nation in total assists (104) and ranks ninth in the country in assists per game (6.0). UC San Diego is 29th in the country as a team in assist to turnover ratio (1.18).
OFF THE GLASS
The Tritons rank ninth in the nation in rebounding margin, dominating opponents on the glass this season 734-563 (10.1 per game). UC San Diego also ranks 21st nationally in defensive rebounds per contest (31 per game) and is 34th in total rebounds per game (43.2). Senior forward Dalayna Sampton ranks 21st in the country in total rebounds (171) and 29th in rebounds per game (10.8). In addition, sophomore forward Mikayla Williams ranks 33rd in the country in total rebounds (161) and is tied for 21st in the nation with eight double-doubles after recording two in the last three games.
DEFENSE WINS
UC San Diego is holding opponents to 34.9 percent shooting from the field, which ranks 34th nationally. Meanwhile, the Tritons are allowing just 59.3 point per game, which ranks 44th in the nation.
CCAA LEADERS
The following players rank in the top three in the following categories:
1. Assists/Game: Taylor Tanita (6.1)
1. 3-Pt Field Goal Percentage: Joleen Yang (.513)
1. 3-Pt Field Goals/Game: Joleen Yang (2.6)
2. Assist-to-Turnover Ratio: Taylor Tanita (3.1)
3. Rebounds/Game: Dalayna Sampton (10.1)
3. Field Goal Percentage: Mikayla Williams (.520)
CCAA STANDINGS
(through 1/16)
UC San Diego, 11-0
Cal Poly Pomona, 8-3
Chico State, 8-4
Humboldt State, 8-4
Cal State East Bay, 7-5
Cal State Dominguez Hills, 7-5
Cal State LA, 6-6
Cal State San Marcos, 4-6
Stanislaus State, 4-7
Cal State San Bernardino, 4-8
Sonoma State, 3-8
Cal State Monterey Bay, 3-9
San Francisco State, 2-10
SAMPTON NETS SECOND CCAA PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONOR
Senior forward Dalayna Sampton was named the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Player of the Week for the second time this season on Dec. 19. She had previously won it for the week of Nov. 28. Scoring a career-high 27 points, Sampton helped UC San Diego win a 60-56 road decision over Cal State LA in overtime. The Vallejo product tallied a game-high 14 rebounds to go along with two assists and a steal. The senior forward shot 57.1 percent (12-21) from the field and committed no turnovers in 38 minutes of play. On the season, Sampton is averaging 14.2 points and 10.8 rebounds per game
WBCA COACHES POLL
(Jan. 16 - Week 8)
1. Ashland
2. Indiana (Pa.)
3. Lubbock Christian
4. Alaska Anchorage
5. Bentley
6. Drury
7. Virginia Union
8. West Texas A&M
9. Carson-Newman
10. Central Missouri
11. Augustana
12. Michigan Tech
13. Southwestern Oklahoma State
14. California (Pa.)
15. Azusa Pacific
16. Union (Tenn.)
17. Edinboro
18. Glenville State
19. Central Oklahoma
20. North Alabama
21. Southern Indiana
22. Northern State
23. Fort Lewis
24. UC San Diego
25. University of the Sciences
UC SAN DIEGO IN THE WBCA POLL
• Preseason Poll: NR
• Week 1: NR
• Week 2: NR
• Week 3: NR
• Week 4: NR
• Week 5: RV
• Week 6: RV
• Week 7: RV
• Week 8: 24
UC SAN DIEGO IN THE D2SIDA NATIONAL MEDIA POLL
• Preseason Poll: 14
• Week 1: RV
• Week 2: RV
• Week 3: 24
• Week 4: 20
• Week 5: 20
• Week 6: 18
• Week 7: 14
• Week 8: 14
D2SIDA WEST REGION POLL
(Jan. 15 - Week 8)
1. Alaska Anchorage
2. UC San Diego
3. Azusa Pacific
4. Seattle Pacific
5. Hawai'i Pacific
6. Northwest Nazarene
7. Concordia (Ore.)
8. Montana State Billings
T-9. Chico State
T-9. Cal Poly Pomona
2016-17 HIGHLIGHTS
UC San Diego highlighted its 2016-17 season by capturing a second successive CCAA regular-season crown. The Tritons finished runner-up in the CCAA Tournament after falling to Cal State East Bay, 62-53. UCSD earned a berth in the NCAA West Regional as the fourth seed, where it suffered a 69-65 loss to Simon Fraser in the quarterfinal. Head coach Heidi VanDerveer was named the CCAA Coach of the Year while junior transfer Dalayna Sampton earned CCAA Newcomer of the Year honors. UCSD had three players named All-CCAA in Cassie MacLeod, Beth Mounier and Sampton. Joleen Yang earned honorable mention.
FINAL 2016-17 CCAA STANDINGS
UC San Diego, 17-3*
Cal State East Bay, 16-4^
Cal Poly Pomona, 14-6
Stanislaus State, 13-7
Cal State San Bernardino, 12-8
Cal State LA, 12-8
Chico State, 10-10
Cal State San Marcos, 10-10
Sonoma State, 9-11
Humboldt State, 7-13
Cal State Dominguez Hills, 4-16
Cal State Monterey Bay, 4-16
San Francisco State, 2-18
* CCAA regular-season champion
^ CCAA Tournament champion
HEAD COACH HEIDI VANDERVEER
Heidi VanDerveer is in her sixth campaign as the head coach of the UC San Diego women's basketball team with a 116-46 overall record. VanDerveer was named 2016-17 CCAA Coach of the Year for the second-straight season, as she and her staff led the Tritons to a 23-7 overall record (17-3 CCAA) and a second-consecutive CCAA regular-season title. The Tritons qualified the NCAA Division II postseason for the 10th time since 2000-01, competing in the quarterfinals against Simon Fraser. Prior to coming to La Jolla, VanDerveer spent four seasons at Division III Occidental, where she compiled an impressive 83-26 record and led the Tigers to four straight Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) titles. VanDerveer has also spent time as the head coach at Eastern Washington and San Francisco after beginning her coaching career under Pat Summitt at Tennessee, and spent 12 years working in the WNBA. For VanDerveer's complete bio, click here.
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UP NEXT
UC San Diego continues its three-game homestand when the Tritons play host to Cal State San Marcos on Tuesday, Jan. 23, before welcoming Sonoma State on Saturday, Jan. 27.
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