LA JOLLA, Calif. – Humboldt State women's basketball fell behind late and wasn't able to recover in Saturday's 64-55 road loss to UC San Diego.
 
The Lumberjacks traded baskets with the Tritons early, and the teams were tied 15-15 at the end of the first quarter.
 
San Diego closed the first half on a 10-2 run, and it had a 31-24 lead at the break. The Tritons took advantage of their free throw opportunities, and they converted 13-of-15 first half attempts.
 
Tyra Turner scored 12 of her team-high 15 points in the second half, but it wasn't enough for the Green and Gold. The Tritons led by 10 points through three quarters and by as many as 15 points with 5:11 left in regulation.
 
The Tritons shot 39.1 percent from the field and 50 percent from outside the arc. Dalayna Sampton was San Diego's top performer with 19 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks. She was 7-of-9 shooting and went 5-of-5 at the free-throw line.
 
Three Jacks scored in double figures, and Catharine Rees and Kindall Murie chipped in 10 points apiece.  Turner dished out a team-best six assists.
 
HSU closes out the regular season in Lumberjack Arena with the first of two home games coming against Sonoma State Thursday. Fans are encouraged to wear black for the Black Out Night promotion.