Bulldogs Top Cuesta in Rivalry Showdown, 63-34

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The Allan Hancock College women's basketball team pulled off a convincing victory against Western State Conference rivals, Cuesta College, in a 63-34 decision at home on Saturday afternoon. | BOX SCORE

The Bulldogs (17-7, 6-2 WSC) cruised to victory after limiting the visiting Cougars to just 16 points in the first half. Coach Scott's squad resumed play after the intermission with a swarming defensive presence that allowed just four points from Cuesta (9-16, 2-7 WSC) in the third frame. Both teams struggled to find success from distance after shooting 14 percent from long range and combining for just six made three-pointers on the night. The home crew excelled on the inside after registering 34 points in the paint and holding a 52-38 advantage on the boards. 

Kayla Taylor led a trio of double figure scorers with 14 points while also grabbing nine rebounds. Chloe Blankenship and Giselle Calderon followed with 12 points and 10 points, respectively, while India Dowling-Green hauled in 11 rebounds while adding five ticks to the scoreboard. Blankenship set a new career-high with six steals while Alexandria Paquet secured four. 

The Bulldogs are set to return to action on Wednesday, February 8th, at home against Moorpark College for the annual Carney's Coaches vs. Cancer event. All proceeds from ticket sales and concessions sales throughout the evening will be sent to Marian Medical Center's Mission Hope Cancer Center. For additional information about the Coaches vs. Cancer game, please click here.

Single-game tickets for the event, which is scheduled to begin at 5 PM inside of the Joe White Memorial Gymnasium, can be purchased here. As per usual, the ticketing gate will be cashless and fans are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets prior to arrival, but credit/debit card purchases can be made at the gate.