OUT-WRESTLING THE RUSTLERS
In an Orange Empire Conference home-game against Golden West College Wednesday night, FC topped the Rustlers 76-67.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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10 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 67 |
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16 | 25 | 16 | 19 | 76 |
Team Stats
Golden West
| Game Statistics | Golden West | FULL |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (26-66) | (26-76) |
| Field Goal % | 39.4% | 34.2% |
| Rebounds | 50 | 50 |
| Assists | 15 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 29 | 18 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 14 | 23 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 14 | 13 |
| Pts in the Paint | 40 | 38 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 13 | 17 |
| Bench Pts | 38 | 13 |
In an Orange Empire Conference home-game against Golden West College Wednesday night, FC topped the Rustlers 76-67.
Against the No. 2 team in the state in Orange Coast last Friday, the Hornets showed that they can play with any team pushing the Pirates to overtime before falling 96-94. As a team, FC shot 44.4% and out-rebounded OCC 47-39.
Tonight's game had the Hornets hitting shots early taking a 16-6 lead over the 11-6 Rustlers that was capped off by a jumper by Bri Landeros (2:34). Golden West pushed back getting within six points by the of the first quarter at 16-10.
By the five-minute mark in the second quarter, FC maintained a 28-21 lead thanks to a jumper by Tia Jaquias. From there, the Hornets took charge going on a 13-8 run ending the first half with a healthy 41-29 lead.
The third quarter belonged to Fullerton as the team snuck in its largest lead of the game of 17 points (57-40) that was finished off by a free throw by Tia Jaquias.
By the start of the fourth quarter, FC held a 57-46 lead with the Rustlers looking to get back in the game. Holding a ten point lead throughout most of the quarter, the Hornets let Golden West back with five points (66-61) with two minutes left in the game. It was Toni Ballestero's three-pointer from the wing that sealed the game for the Hornets.
Leading FC in scoring was Tia Jaquias with 17 points. She also contributed 7 assists and had 4 rebounds. Angela Zendejas had a big nght with a double-double (16 points and 14 rebounds). Bri Landeros also scored 16 points and brought down 6 rebounds. Toni Ballestero put up 9 points and Jessica Jones scored 7 points with 6 rebounds.
Up Next: Fullerton (10-8 overall, 1-1 OEC) will try and stay in the win column when they travel to Santa Ana College this Friday, January 13th for another OEC matchup. Game time is at 6:00 pm.
