KUTZTOWN, Pa.  – Ciaira Loyd had 25 points and seven assists to lead California (Pa.) (24-4) to a 78-49 win over Shepherd University (24-7) in semifinal action of the PSAC Women's Basketball Tournament at Kutztown on Saturday afternoon. 

Graduate student forward Sydney Clayton (Frederick, Md./St. John's) led the Rams with 18 points, seven boards, and four steals. Clayton connected on 7-of-16 field goals with a 4-of-5 effort from the free throw line. 

Graduate student guard Marley McLaughlin (Haymarket, Va./Battlefield) and junior guard Abby Beeman (Ridgeley, W.Va./Frankfort) each contributed 14 points. Beeman added four assists. 

Shauna Harrison had 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Vulcans. Dejah Terrell added  11 points and 13 boards 

Cal had a 36-29 lead at halftime. 

Shepherd shot 35.9 percent (19-54) from the floor with a 25 percent effort (3-12) from three-point range for the game. The Rams connected on 61.5 percent (16-18) of their free throws. 

California (Pa.) hit on 44.6 percent (25-56) from the floor with a 47.1 percent effort (8-17) from three-point range for the game. The Vulcans connected on 87 percent (20-23) of their free throws. 

Cal had a 40-29 edge in rebounding. Shepherd forced 17 turnovers and committed 20.  

California (Pa.) advances to Sunday's championship game. Shepherd awaits word on seeding for NCAA II regional play. The NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Selection Show is coming up this Sunday, March 6th on NCAA.com. A link to the show will be on the front page of NCAA.com. The show is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET.