Basketball Recap: Taft Skates Past Marshall with Ease

Raiders

Margin (Wins)

12/13/25 vs Stevens	67
12/04/25 vs KIPP Somos Collegiate	65
11/13/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent	59
12/04/25 vs Austin	56
11/20/25 vs Pleasanton	47

Taft had lost four straight, but after bumping their record up to 20-10 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They claimed a resounding 60-20 victory over the Marshall Rams. The Raiders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 contests by 23 points or more this season.

Taylor Olson continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, shooting 65% from the field en route to 30 points along with six rebounds and four steals. The matchup was her third in a row with at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Kaelyn Flemons, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 11 boards.

As for Marshall, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-15 record this season. The contest marked their lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Marshall's loss came despite strong showings from Brittney Ogbueze and Jimena Jimenez. Ogbueze posted five points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals, while Jimenez earned four points and five boards. Ogbueze has been hot, having also posted two or more blocks the last seven times she's played.

Taft wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 41-38 win against Holmes on the 16th. As for Marshall, they have also already played their next contest, a 60-37 defeat against Warren on the 16th.