Women's Basketball Completes Season Sweep After Road Win at Cuesta

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - The Allan Hancock College women's basketball program was propelled to victory after a strong second quarter performance en route to a 47-33 victory at Cuesta College on Wednesday evening. | BOX SCORE

Both teams faced a slow opening quarter, combining for just 14 total points, but the Bulldogs (13-10, 5-3 WSC) surged ahead in the second frame with a 12-5 run and entered the intermission with a nine-point advantage. The two programs were evenly matched throughout the second half with just a five-point separation through the final two frames. Coach Nerelli's squad finished the evening with a 32.3 percent mark from the field and just five attempts at the charity stripe. The Cougars (11-11, 4-5 WSC) excelled at the free throw line, posting a 10-for-14 finish, but a solid defensive effort limited the home squad to shooting just 21.7 percent from the floor. 

Jayci Bayne led all scorers with a 22 point effort while adding five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Kayla Taylor also finished in double figures with 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Carlissa Solorio led the way in the paint after registering a team-high of 11 boards, while Jewelia Maniss tied Bayne's team-leading mark of three assists. Solorio also tacked on six points, two steals, and one assist. 

The Bulldogs are scheduled to face Santa Barbara City College on Saturday, February 12th, to continue Western State Conference action. Tip-off for the game is slated for 7 PM in Santa Barbara, Calif.