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WSU player Cameron Fernandez suffers head injury, is expected to recover

TEMPE, Ariz. – Washington State freshman Cameron Fernandez hit her head on the court, was treated by emergency personnel and taken off by stretcher Friday during a 68-49 loss to No. 19 Arizona State.

A WSU spokesman said Fernandez was admitted to a hospital for the night as a precaution and is expected to make a full recovery.

The game was delayed for about 30 minutes and players from both sides huddled around her as she was on the floor, azcentral.com reported.

The harrowing play happened when Fernandez took a charge in the first quarter.