(Norwalk, CA) The undefeated season for the Mt. SAC Women's Basketball Team was ended in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) State Championship Game, as Mounties fell to Northern California Champion, Chabot College, 63-58. The Mounties led at the half (32 to 28) and with 1:36 (58 to 57) left in the game. The state title came down to the final minute and a half and it was all Chabot. The Gladiators sank 3 free throws and a 3-pointer, while the Mounties failed in six scoring opportunities (three 3-pointers, 3 field goals). Overall, Chabot took advantage of Mountie turnovers by scoring 22 points off of them, as well as out shooting the Mounties in all three offensive categories (3-point, field goal and free throw shooting percentage).
Offensively, freshnman guard Priscilla Lopez was the high scorer for the Mounties with 14 points. Defensively Sophomore Forward and CCCAA State Player of the Year, Lashanique Youngblood, led the Mounties with 11 rebounds. Sashanique Youngblood and John'ea Thompson were both named to the CCCAA All-State Tournament Team.
The Mounties reached the summit for the 4th consecutive time, by defeating North #2 seed, San Joaquin Delta College, 60-53, in the CCCAA Women's Basketball Championship Semi-Final which was held on Saturday.
Head Coach Brian Crichlow finishes his 5th season at the helm of the mighty Mounties with an incredible record of 157 wins and 13 losses (.924 winning percentage) which includes CCCAA State Championships in 2013 and 2012 and CCCAA State Runner-Up Finishes in 2014 and 2015.
Congratulations to Head Coach Brian Crichlow, his staff and Mt. SAC Women's Basketball Team for another outstanding season!
For more information, please contact the Mt. SAC Sports Information Office at 909-274-4630.