(Written by Craig Lifto, SSU Sports Information)ROHNERT PARK -- Tanner Adams poured in career-high 23 points, including a school-record seven three-pointers, but that wasn't enough as Dominican University of California defeated Sonoma State 71-60 Tuesday night at The Wolves' Den. The Seawolves dropped to 1-2, while the Penguins improved to 2-2.
The previous single-game three-point record was six, accomplished five separate times -- the last time was by Adams back on Jan. 14 of this year at Cal Poly Pomona.
The Penguins carried a 41-25 lead entering the second half, but the Seawolves would chip away and reduce the deficit to seven points with 10:39 left. That is the closest the game would get in the second half. The Penguins would bring their lead back to as high as 17 points, before settling on the 11-point victory.
In addition to Adams record-breaking night,
Molly Donovan scored nine points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Seawolves.
JoNae Gonzalez also matched points and rebounds with seven apiece. Gonzalez and
Taylor Acosta each had three assists to lead the Seawolves.
The Penguins outshot the Seawolves by a margin of 40.0% to 29.4%. The Seawolves out rebounded the Penguins, 47-43.
The Penguins were led in scoring by Carly Holboke, who scored 18. Allyssa Weatherd added 17 points.
Sonoma State returns to action on Dec. 5 against Cal State Bernardino. Tipoff is set for 5:30 pm at The Wolves' Den.