Strong First Half for Pioneers Not Enough in Exhibition Game

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Cal State East Bay women's basketball played an exhibition game Tuesday at the Icardo Center, falling to CSU Bakersfield 67-55 after a strong first half that saw the Pioneers lead by as many as eight points. East Bay surged late in the first quarter with seven unanswered points, capped by Hailey Estrada's layup in the final seconds for a 19-16 lead. The momentum carried into the second quarter with baskets from Aloha Akaka and Lucca Lowenberg to push the advantage to 23-16. The Pioneers held a 32-24 lead in the final minute of the half and went...