Bulldogs Suffer First League Loss at Ventura

VENTURA, Calif. - The Allan Hancock College women's basketball program fell on the road against Ventura College, 88-57, on Monday evening in the first Western State Conference loss of the season. | BOX SCORE

Teams exchanged baskets in the opening minutes of action, but a 7-2 run in favor of the hosts built a cushion that Ventura was able to ride through to the end of regulation. Hancock finished with a 44.7 percent mark from the field, but the Pirates (8-10, 3-1 WSC) put the game away with a red-hot 66.7 shooting percentage from distance. Ventura also finished the night with a 31-23 advantage on the boards while both teams committed nine turnovers each.

The Bulldogs (9-8, 1-1 WSC) were led by Alexandria Paquet after a 20-point performance and a team-leading mark of six rebounds. Jayci Bayne also finished in double figures after pouring in 19 points. Carlissa Solorio registered a team-high of three assists while also tacking on eight points and four rebounds. 

Coach Nerelli's squad is scheduled to return to action on Wednesday, January 26th, with a trip to LA Pierce.