Lloyd records 20 points over Stanislaus State
By Ashanti Velez, February 24, 2026
Cal Poly Pomona women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to six games, following a 87-50 victory over Cal State University Stanislaus.
Guard Kadence Lloyd led the Broncos with a 20-point performance. Forward Sydney Nelson added 17 points, two assists and three rebounds. She followed by guard Andrea Stajic who contributed 12 points and two rebounds.
Although Stanislaus State got on the board first 14 seconds into the game, the Broncos quickly responded when Lloyd scored for CPP with a layup in the paint.
“Our goal is to let our defense create our offense and has been our identity all year,” head coach Danelle Bishop said. “I thought they came out today and did what you’re supposed to do, to be at the top of the conference. They had urgency, and they had discipline early on.”
The Broncos led in points midway through the quarter, with the Warriors attempting to catch up after a layup by guard Karissa Hukill. However, Stajic and Lloyd each added 3-pointers, creating a gap of 14-8.
CPP’s rhythm continued in the final minutes of the first quarter as the Broncos scored 10 consecutive points. Guard Jolleen Olia hit the final free throws, closing the quarter with a 24-11 lead.
Forward Hunter Hudson opened the scoring for the Broncos in the second, knocking both free throws into the net and setting the tone for the rest of the quarter.
“We are really good at running the floor and pushing the ball, moving, getting that extra pass and getting the easy shots,” Nelson said. “I thought we moved off the ball really well, and we kind of reached flow state, moving and cutting hard. I think everyone came in and contributed and did their part.”
The Broncos traded points with Stanislaus State at the midpoint of the second quarter, but CPP soon created a turning point in the game. The Broncos locked down defensively and created a 33-point difference.
Nelson ended the quarter with a fast-break layup in the paint with six seconds left, sending CPP into halftime with momentum 54-21.
Bishop said the Broncos have several players who can shoot from beyond the arc, but it isn’t something the team shoots a lot of. She added Lloyd and Stajic put up more shots than anyone else on the team, making it nice to see their hard work pay off.
“Kudos to the people finding them,” Bishop said. “I know Brielle found them, but all of them are finding the hot hand. And kudos to them for also knocking it down with confidence, which really created that separation.”
The Broncos continued their momentum in the third quarter with an opening layup in the paint by guard Brielle Minor, followed by Nelson’s jumper in the paint.
The Warriors managed to knock down a 3-pointer from guard Kalyn Harris, but Lloyd answered with a layup three minutes into the quarter.
The game continued with back-and-forth scoring as both teams traded baskets and kept the pace. The Broncos maintained their flow on both ends of the floor, but the quarter ended with a final 3-pointer by Warriorsguard Amya Vangkham-Griffin.
The Warriors tried to gain momentum heading into the final quarter, opening with a 3-pointer by guard Sara Davis. However, the Broncos had already built a wide enough lead, entering the fourth quarter up 75-43.
“Our goal is to slow them down, even if we couldn’t get the 10 second count, at least making them start their offense a lot later than they would want to,” Lloyd said. “I think we did a good job of that, shrinking the court, hands up. Even if they did get a shot, I think we did a pretty decent job of altering the shot they wanted.”
Stanislaus State responded with three consecutive baskets, finishing its run with a layup by forward Cameron Gibson.
After a slow two-minute stretch without any scoring, Olia added a jumper, keeping the Broncos offense going.
The final quarter came to an end with a fast-break layup in the paint by Hudson, adding another victory for the Broncos 87-50.
“We take every game as another stepping-stone to the tournaments that are coming up, and each game we have the same focus, even more so as it gets closer and closer,” Nelson said. “Although our game plan may be a little different, we are going to have the same techniques that we have for the way that we play, and we’re going to keep getting better and better with the same mindset as the game goes on.”
The Broncos regular season comes to an end as the No. 1 seed after finishing 21-2 overall and 16-1 in California Collegiate Athletic Association play. CPP’s 21-2-mark ties with the best start since the 1999-00 season, where CPP also opened with a 21-2 record.
Feature image courtesy of CPP Athletics
