Freshmen Andrina Rendon led the Cerritos College women’s basketball team with 18 points in their 70-52 win over rival Long Beach City College.

“We had no doubt that we were going to win today. We took good shots which led to the victory”, Rendon said.

LBCC was able to score the first shot of the game, but the Falcons (20-6) were able to answer back with a three pointer seconds later.

The Vikings kept a tight defense on Cerritos, getting an early block in, which helped the Vikings get an early 12-5 lead.

Due to LBCC getting 10 fouls in the first half, the Falcons were able to score enough free-throws to remain in the game.

Both teams were making shots back and forth, with LBCC leading by four with minutes left in the half.

After making her free throw, Roberts was able to give the Falcons a one-point lead over LBCC, 36-35 at the end of the half.

The Falcons maintained the lead for most of the game.

Cerritos Head Coach Karen Welliver commented on what assisted in the victory.

“The women getting their rebounds, which helped them get second chance shots, was key for today’s victory”

Sophomore forward Dershawna Staves was able to rack up 13, with Marrissa Rendon having 11, and Roberts getting 10.

The win kept the Falcons in second place in the South Coast Conference with a conference record of 10-3.

The Falcons next game will be on Feb 8 against third place East LA College.