It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Chico had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top against the Foothill Cougars by a score of 67-58. This was a revenge game for the Panthers: when they faced off against the Cougars back in January, they had to take a 73-72 loss.
Kayleigh Solano
| 02/20/25 vs Foothill | 9 |
| 02/13/25 vs Enterprise | 7 |
| 02/11/25 @ Shasta | 6 |
| 01/30/25 vs Foothill | 3 |
| 01/25/25 @ Alameda | 5 |
| + 13 more games |
Kayleigh Solano was nothing short of spectacular: she almost dropped a double-double with 23 points and nine boards. That's the most rebounds she has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Harrison, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and nine boards.
Chico smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matchups.
Foothill lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Kalli Smith, who went 7-for-13 to rack up 16 points and three steals. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Kyndal Whitehouse was another key player, going 5-for-11 on her way to 12 points along with six assists and five rebounds.
Chico's record now sits at 16-12. As for Foothill, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-14 record this season.
Chico didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 64-58 defeat against Shasta on the 25th. Foothill does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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