Photo by Jordan Carroll
Photo by Jordan Carroll

Owls Best Lasers on Friday Night

Citrus College Women's Basketball traveled to El Camino College tonight for their final game of the ECC Crossover, picking up a 78-62 win over Irvine Valley College. 

Citrus College moves to 4-1 overall on the season while Irvine Valley College goes to 3-4 on the year. 

The Owls and Lasers played a close game through the first two quarters as Irvine Valley held a one-point lead at halftime. 

Citrus College went on an 11-0 run midway through the third quarter making the score 50-39 and held an eight-point lead going into the fourth quarter. 

The Owls doubled their eight-point lead in the fourth quarter by outscoring the Lasers 21-13 to earn their fourth win of the season. 

Citrus College was led by sophomore guard, Jolleen Olia who scored 24 points and had a game-high four steals. Kristin Morella had 15 points off the bench, shooting 7-11 from the field, adding three steals and three rebounds. Samantha Martinez scored eight points and grabbed a team-high of 10 rebounds. Breanna Escobedo dished out a game-high nine assists while Leilani Argueta hit a game-high three three-pointers in the win. 

The Owls have a road game with Pasadena City College in their next game on Tuesday, November 26th at 5 p.m.