Small college basketball roundup:
Women’s results
Monica Burns scored a game-high 25 points and California used a huge advantage at the free-throw line to beat Slippery Rock 68-59 in a PSAC game.
California (5-2, 11-2) had five fewer field goals than The Rock but the Vulcans made 21 of 29 free throws compared to the host team’s 8 of 15.
Burns converted 12 of 13 opportunities at the free-throw line. The senior guard made a layup and four free throws down the stretch, after Slippery Rock had pulled to within 61-55 with 3:19 left.
The Vulcans also shot it well from long range, making nine of 18 three-point attempts.
Shauna Harrison was the only other Cal player to score in doduble figures. She finished with 14 points. Point guard Bianca Jasper had 10 rebounds and five assists.
Brooke Hinderliter led The Rock (1-6, 3-10) with 17 points.