In a non-conference game at Los Angeles Pierce College on Tuesday, the Cerritos College women's basketball team rolled to a 99-46 victory. The 99 points were the most scored by a Falcons (4-3) team since recording a 100-41 victory over Los Angeles Southwest College in 2018. The team will now enter the Allan Hancock Tournament over the weekend and open with a 5:00 p.m. game against Fresno City College on Thursday.
In the win over the Brahmas (0-5), Cerritos scored at least 20 points in each of the four quarters, while they took 100 shots on the night. Helping the team get that many scoring chances came as a result of the team turning in 27 steals on defense. Eleven of the 12 players recorded at least one steal, while all 12 got on the scoreboard.
Freshman Valerie Romero (California HS) came off the bench to lead the team with 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting, while also pulling down four offensive rebounds. The bench also received 13 points and five rebounds from freshman Makayla Moore (Norwalk HS), who connected on 6-of-13 shots. In all, the bench provided 59 points and 34 rebounds, with freshman Denise Cortez (Norwalk HS) checking in with nine points. Freshman Akayla Burton (El Segundo HS) led the team with eight rebounds to go with her four points, while sophomore Cynthia Almanzar (John Glenn HS) pulled down seven boards.
The trio of Ashley Miller (Paramount HS), Bridgette McIntyre (St. Anthony HS) and Miah Naybak (La Serna HS) all scored in double figures, with McIntyre contributing seven steals and five assists to go with her 10 points. Miller finished with 11 points, with Nayback adding four steals and three assists to go with her 10 points.
February 24, 2023
W. Basketball: Cerritos has four earn all-conference recognition
February 22, 2023
W. Basketball: Playoff loss ends season for the Falcons
February 19, 2023
W. Basketball: Team seeded #21 for SoCal Regional Playoffs
February 17, 2023
W. Basketball: Regular season ends with 62-46 win over El Camino
February 10, 2023
W. Basketball: Team evens record after 38-point win
February 3, 2023
W. Basketball: Falcons pull away from LA Harbor, 66-53
February 1, 2023
W. Basketball: Cerritos pulls out 50-45 win over El Camino
January 27, 2023
W. Basketball: Cerritos suffers second loss to Vikings in a week
January 20, 2023
W. Basketball: Comeback falls short in 83-71 setback
January 18, 2023
W. Basketball: Divisional play opens with 73-61 win over El Camino
January 11, 2023
W. Basketball: Outside shooting leads Cerritos to 66-60 win
December 30, 2022
W. Basketball: Turnovers and cold shooting hurt Falcons in loss
December 17, 2022
W. Basketball: Cerritos splits two games at Fullerton Tournament
December 9, 2022
W. Basketball: Falcons drop 50-43 decision to SD Mesa
December 7, 2022
W. Basketball: Cerritos pulls away from Chaffey for win
December 3, 2022
W. Basketball: Team turned away three times at tournament
November 29, 2022
W. Basketball: Cerritos posts big numbers against LA Pierce
November 18, 2022
W. Basketball: Fourth quarter rally leads Falcons to win
November 18, 2022
W. Basketball: Falcons drop decision against West Los Angeles
November 12, 2022
W. Basketball: Cerritos places second at Riverside City Tournament
November 3, 2022
W. Basketball: Falcons drop season opener to Glendale