The SBCC women’s basketball team won its third straight game Wednesday at home against Cuesta, pulling away early and staying ahead in a convincing 65-40 win.
Three Vaquero starters scored in double-figures, led by forward Asia Kirven’s 16 points on 8-of-12 (66.7%) shooting. Forward Trinity Scott and point guard Katrina Regalado scored 13 and 12, respectively. Guard/forward Isabella Jensen Williams had seven and was dishing all night, also finishing with 10 assists, six steals and five rebounds.
SBCC went on a 12-0 run in the first period and led 19-5 at the end of the quarter. The Vaqueros scored 16 unanswered points in the second quarter.
Cuesta men 72, SBCC 60
The SBCC men’s basketball team led midway through the second half but couldn’t stop Cuesta down the stretch in a 72-60 defeat in Western State Conference North Division game.
Forward Adam Weingard was a bright spot for SBCC, finishing with 22 points.
Forward Brycyn Gossett scored to give SBCC a 46-43 lead before Cuesta took over the game.
The Cougars started hitting everything and forced a frustrated SBCC offense into turnovers with a zone defense. They went on an 18-2 run to take a 61-48 advantage.