The Colton Yellowjackets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 20 points or more this season. They breezed by La Sierra at home to the tune of 61-28. The score was close at the half, but Colton pulled away in the second half with 39 points.
Colton's win on Tuesday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Olivia Torres, who scored nine points along with 11 steals and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jasmine Jimenez, who scored eight points along with eight steals and five rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why La Sierra lost, one person who can't be blamed is Mar?kia Picart - Washington. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 23 points and 11 rebounds. Picart - Washington is absolutely dominating the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season.
Colton's victory bumped their record up to 8-5. As for La Sierra, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
Colton won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Rubidoux at 5:30 p.m. on December 20th. The timing isn't great for Rubidoux: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Colton has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road. La Sierra will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Patriot at 7:00 p.m. on January 2, 2024.
