Falcon women race past Cerritos for easy 62-36 win
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom Lake (9-1, 0-0) | 9 | 21 | 26 | 6 | 62 |
| Cerritos (4-6, 0-0) | 8 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 36 |
Cerritos
| Game Statistics | Folsom Lake | Cerritos |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (27-56) | (15-56) |
| Field Goal % | 48.2% | 26.8% |
| Rebounds | 38 | 35 |
| Assists | 22 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 24 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 21 | 9 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 12 | 5 |
| Pts in the Paint | 34 | 24 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 8 | 4 |
| Bench Pts | 36 | 16 |
Saturday's final game pitted the Falcons against Cerritos College, who entered the tournament with a 4-3 record. After a close (9-8) first quarter, the Falcons found an offensive rhythm while using a stifling defense to outscore Cerritos 21-2. With a 20-point lead at halftime, the Falcons then put the game away in the third quarter, outscoring their opponent 26-14 to go ahead by 32. With the outcome sealed, the Falcons coasted home with an easy 62-36 victory. Sophomore Reya Lee led the Falcons with 13 points while Megan Williams and Ashleigh Briggs each scored 10. Freshman guard Emily Ko, although she only scored 3 points, contributed with 5 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 assists.
The Falcons, now 9-1 overall, will next face Golden Valley Conference juggernaut Butte College (11-1) on Thursday night at Falcon Gym at 6:00 pm.