ARCATA — The cry is not “one game at a time” for the Humboldt State women's basketball team, it's “one possession at a time.” And the focus on one possession at a time will be put to the test when HSU returns home to face San Francisco State on Thursday night and Sonoma State on Saturday. Both games are in Lumberjack Arena and will tip off at 5:30 p.m.
 
“It doesn't matter if it is the first possession or last possession,” HSU Head Coach Joddie Gleason said, “every possession is important. We need to have urgency every practice, every drill in practice, every game and every possession. To this point we have had too many mental lapses.”
 
The Lumberjacks (7-7 overall, 3-5 CCAA) have fallen to the middle of the pack in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, just behind San Francisco State (7-5, 4-4) and ahead of Sonoma State (4-8, 2-6).
 
“We have always had battles with San Francisco State,” Gleason said. “Many times it has come down to a one- or two-possession game. They are very strong defensively, using their defensive pressure and athleticism to force turnovers. And Sonoma State is very disciplined and is always well prepared. We need to increase our discipline.”
 
Head-to-Head
San Francisco State leads the all-time series 31-29. Last year Humboldt swept the two-game series, winning 66-61 at home and 51-34 in San Francisco. The Jacks have won the last four games against the Gators, and eight of the last nine. 
 
Sonoma State leads the all-time series 36-31. Last year HSU swept the two-game series, winning 57-54 at home and 55-44 in Rohnert Park. The Jacks have won the last three games against the Seawolves, and seven of the last eight.
 
On-the-Air
Humboldt State basketball can be heard over the airwaves on KATA, 1340 AM, the North Coast's ESPN radio affiliate. BiCoastal Media Sports Director J.B. Mathers describes the action. The broadcast will also be streamed live at http://socialstreamingplayer.crystalmedianetworks.com/radio/kataam.
 
Streaming VIdeo
Watch live as the Jacks battle both S.F. State (Thurs.) and Sonoma State (Sat.) by directing your internet browser to http://www.ustream.tv/channel/humboldt-state-athletics.
 
LiveStats
Live statistics for both contests can be accessed at http://www.sidearmstats.com/humboldt/wbball/scoreboard.aspx.
 
San Francisco State Notes
San Francisco State enters Thursday's game with a 7-5 overall record, 4-4 in the CCAA. The Gators have lost two of their last three after posting a four-game winning streak in December and early January. … Last weekend S.F. State defeated Cal St. Dominguez Hills (75-59) and lost to Cal State L.A. (59-53).  … Leading scorer for the Gators is Angela Van Sickel (5-6, JR) with 14.1 points per game. … Farrah Shokoor (5-11, SO) leads the team with 7.5 rebounds per game.
 
Sonoma State Notes
Sonoma State (4-8 overall, 2-6 CCAA) has lost four games in a row, including a pair of games last weekend at home (64-56 vs. Cal State L.A. and 64-46 vs. Cal St. Dominguez Hills. … Taylor Vigil (5-9, SR) is third in the CCAA in field goal percentage (50.5). Vigil is also the leading scorer for the Seawolves, averaging 9.8 points per game. …. Elizabeth Day (6-1, SR) leads the team with 5.4 rebounds per game.
 
Lumberjack Notes
Humboldt State (7-7 overall, 3-5 CCAA) has lost four games in a row for the first time since early in the 2010-11 season. …. ... Lisa Petty is third in the CCAA in scoring average (18.1 points per game) and is second in rebounding (8.7 rebounds per game). ... Elle Anderson leads the CCAA in field goal percentage (53.3).
 
Record Watch
Lisa Petty remains at 7th on the HSU all-time Top 10 list in career total points. She scored 42 points total in the two games last weekend, giving her 1,063 in her career. Her 127 career three-point field goals puts her at 6th all-time.  Caitie Richards is tied for 8th all-time with 114 career three-point field goals. Listed below are the Top 10 in each category.
 
Career Total Points
1. Nicole Lynch (02-05), 1,623
2. Brittney Taylor (07-10), 1,294
3. Dawn Miner (89-93), 1,290
4. Christi Rosvold (81-85), 1,211
5. Sheryl Fairchild (86-90), 1,144
6. Trina Dukes (91-95), 1,081
7. Lisa Petty (2009-active), 1,063
8. Molly Skonieczny (91-95), 991
9. Janay Bainbridge (88-92), 948
10. Erin Bishop (94-98), 944
 
Career Three-Point Field Goals
1. Molly Skonieczny (91-95), 177
2. Jennifer Enos (06-09), 166
3. Taylor Kilgore (08-11), 143
4. Andrew Bobic (09-10), 139
5. Keri Rocha (92-96), 137
6. Lisa Petty (09-active), 127
7. Kelly Fay (03-05), 119
8. Caitie Richards (09-active), 114
8. Kayla Williams (08-12), 114
10. Teresa Farmer (94-98), 104

Injury Report
Kelly Kime and Meghan Ringer continue to be sidelined with foot injuries. Kime's has not been diagnosed, and Ringer had a bone spur removed. Both are week to week.

More Comments from Head Coach Joddie Gleason
"Game experience is where you learn how to play at this level and at this speed. It takes mental focus to get past what just happened in a game, otherwise you get exploited by the other team. We need our veterans to step up. We need three starters to score in double figures.  We also need to look a little harder to get a better shot.”