ARCATA, Calif. -- Cal Poly Humboldt women's basketball hits the road this week for a pair of CCAA matchups in the Bay Area, opening Thursday at San Francisco State at 5:30 p.m. before traveling to Cal State East Bay for a 5:30 p.m. tip-off on Saturday, Jan. 10.

Humboldt enters the week riding a five-game winning streak after dominating Cal State Dominguez Hills 91-55 and narrowly beating Cal State Los Angeles 74-73 last weekend. The Lumberjacks improved to 8-4 overall and 6-0 in CCAA play, remaining tied for first place in the conference standings alongside Cal Poly Pomona and Chico State. The undefeated start marks Humboldt's best beginning to league play since 2014. The defense of Cal Poly Humboldt is ranked No. 1 in the west region in steals per game with 14.1, while Shade Satica leads the nation in steals per game with 4.25 steals per game, and Jordyn Smith ranks No. 5 in the nation in blocks per game with 3.25. 

LAST TIME OUT

Against Dominguez Hills, Humboldt used a suffocating defense and an explosive offensive attack to put the game out of reach, outscoring the Toros 34-11 in the third quarter and holding them to just two field goals in the period. The Jacks forced 24 turnovers, converting 25 points off steals and miscues. Kyori Lloyd led the way with 18 points, Sienna Cherwinski added 16, Shade Satica recorded 14 points with eight rebounds, six assists and four steals, and Riley Sanz chipped in 10 points and eight boards. Jordyn Smith anchored the paint with 10 rebounds and seven blocks.

The one-point victory over Cal State Los Angeles featured eight ties and six lead changes. Humboldt carried a slim 40-38 halftime lead and survived a frantic final possession to preserve the win. Smith posted a team-high 17 points and 12 rebounds, Lloyd added 15, and Kya Kanoho contributed 13 off the bench. Satica knocked down three triples for 11 points, while Riley Sanz had six assists and three crucial free throws. Humboldt forced 22 turnovers and converted 19-of-25 free throws to secure the victory.

HANDLING BUSINESS IN THE BAY

San Francisco State (2-10, 0-6 CCAA) hosts Humboldt on Thursday looking to stop a 10-game skid after starting the season 2-2. The Lumberjacks will rely on their balanced scoring and relentless defensive pressure to maintain momentum and continue their perfect run in league play. 

Cal State East Bay (4-8, 3-3 CCAA) awaits on Saturday in Hayward. The Pioneers, who have lost three straight, represent another test for Humboldt's unbeaten conference streak. The Lumberjacks will aim to lean on their depth, defensive intensity, and late-game execution to extend their winning streak.

HOW TO TUNE IN

Thursday at San Francisco State: Watch – Listen on ESPN Radio – Live Stats

Saturday at Cal State East Bay: Watch – Listen on ESPN Radio – Live Stats

UP NEXT

Following the Bay Area road trip, Humboldt returns home for a matchup against Chico State at Lumberjack Arena on Thursday, Jan 15., followed by a second matchup with Chico State on the road on Saturday, Jan. 17.

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