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Mounties Roar Back with 76-39 Win Over Cerritos

Team standout Taliyah McFerson drives to the basket during the game against El Camino.
Team standout Taliyah McFerson drives to the basket during the game against El Camino.

Game Leaders

Mt. SAC
Pts: Taliyah McFerson - 17
Reb: 2 Players (#10, #25) - 6
Ast: Taliyah McFerson - 7
Cerritos
Pts: Natalie Poppin - 11
Reb: Team - 6
Ast: Lauryn Nakamura - 3

Team Stats

Mt. SAC
Cerritos

Field Goals

(31-57)
(13-47)

Field Goal %

54.4%
27.7%

Rebounds

41
23

Assists

23
8

Turnovers

12
22

Pts off Turnovers

33
6

2nd Chance Pts

18
4

Pts in the Paint

52
10

Fastbreak Pts

14
0

Bench Pts

36
4
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Posted: Jan 20, 2025

Norwalk, Calif. – After a tough loss on Wednesday, the Mt. SAC Women's Basketball Team bounced back in a big way, cruising to a 76-39 victory over Cerritos College on Friday, January 17. With the win, the Mounties improve to 16-4, while the Falcons fall to 5-12.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

Mt. SAC opened the game with a quick layup by Taliyah McFerson, but Cerritos answered with a three-pointer from Natalie Poppin. The Falcons briefly regained the lead with two free throws from Lauryn Nakamura, but a jump shot from Frances Potts gave the Mounties the lead for good. Mt. SAC finished the first half with a 23-14 scoring advantage, highlighted by Armani Owens' four free throws and three rebounds.

In the second period, Ryann Riddle stepped up with key contributions on both ends of the court, hitting a three-pointer, scoring from the field, and tallying three steals. With support from Destiny King and Alana Diaz, the Mounties held a commanding 42-23 lead at halftime.

McFerson led the way in the third period, scoring nine points, grabbing three rebounds, dishing out two assists, and adding two steals. Despite a push from Poppin, who added a layup and free throw, they were not able to catch up to the Mounties.

To close out the game for the Mounties, Skylar Henrich and Elizabeth Udeze each added four points, while Loremy Lopez and Janessa Rodriguez also contributed to an impressive 37-point win.

Mt. SAC was truly dominant in multiple areas, converting 22 Cerritos turnovers into 33 points. The Mounties also controlled the boards, grabbing 41 rebounds compared to Cerritos' 23, and outscoring the Falcons 52-10 in the paint. Mt. SAC's bench provided a major boost, contributing 36 points compared to Cerritos' 4.

BY THE NUMBERS:

  • Taliyah McFerson (Mt. SAC): Game-high 17 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals
  • Armani Owens (Mt. SAC): 11 points, 6 rebounds, 7-9 FT
  • Destiny King (Mt. SAC): 7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
  • Natalie Poppin (Cerritos): Team-high 11 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
  • Lauryn Nakamura (Cerritos): 10 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

TEAM STATS:

  • Shooting: Mt SAC – 54.4% (31-57); Cerritos – 27.7% (13-47)
  • Three-Point Shooting: Mt. SAC – 50.0% (1-2); Cerritos – 37.5% (3-8)
  • Free Throw Shooting: Mt. SAC – 61.9% (13-21); Cerritos – 71.4% (10-14)
  • Rebounds: Mt. SAC – 41; Cerritos – 23
  • Turnovers: Mt. SAC -12; Cerritos – 22

UP NEXT:

The Mounties travel to Rio Hondo (9-11) for their first South Coast Conference North game of the season on Wednesday, January 22 at 5:00 PM.

STAY CONNECTED:

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For additional information, please contact the Mt. SAC Sports Information Office at 909.274.4630.