POMONA, Calif. - The Broncos fell short on Saturday afternoon in a hard-fought battle against the Cal State East Bay women's basketball team, resulting in an 82-80 loss. With this defeat, the Broncos' conference record stands at 2-2 in the CCAA, and their overall season record is 5-3.
 

Breanne Ha (23), Andrea Stajic (18), and Jeanette Fine (14) led the scoring charge for the Broncos, each contributing double-digit points. Ha displayed remarkable accuracy from beyond the arc, going 7-for-15 and totaling 23 points, with only two points coming from within the paint. She also secured seven rebounds, including five defensive boards, and provided one assist.
 

The scoring commenced with a strong effort from Andrea Stajic in the first quarter, maneuvering past her defender for a layup. Stajic continued to make an impact in the paint, executing a fake and drive for two points before halftime. 

Stajic finished the game with 18 points on an 8-for-13 shooting performance, adding three assists. Her effective box-outs in the paint contributed to seven rebounds, bringing her season total to 42.

After Kalaya Buggs made her seventh trip to the free-throw line, the Broncos seized the lead in the second half, 36-30. The Broncos' defense worked diligently to contain the Pioneers' offense, maintaining their lead in the second half. Ha's three-pointer solidified the Broncos' advantage at the end of the second quarter. 

Buggs contributed seven points on the night, with five coming from successful free throws. At halftime, the Broncos led by six points with a score of 36-30.

The Broncos dominated the third quarter, establishing a 16-point lead over the Pioneers with a three-pointer from Ha and a layup from Hurt-Floyd. Jeanette Fine's no-look pass to Reina Sausedo at the end of the third quarter resulted in a conversion for two points. The action-packed third quarter concluded with the Broncos leading 60-48.

The fourth quarter featured relentless end-to-end action, and with five minutes remaining, the Broncos' lead dwindled to just three points. Free throws would be the difference for the Pioneers, as they made 24 trips to the line versus the Broncos 14. 

In the nail-biting final 30 seconds, Ha sank another three to tie the game, but the Pioneers swiftly responded with a decisive layup, securing an 82-80 victory.

Up Next

The Broncos hit the road to face the Westmont Warriors on Tuesday, December 19th, at 2:00 pm. The Warriors currently hold a 2-2 conference record and a 5-5 overall record in their first year competing at the NCAA Division II level. 

Bronco Bits

• The Broncos' offense is leading in points per game in the CCAA, averaging 77.0/pts per game.

• The Broncos shot 19-for-20 (92.9%) from the free-throw line against the Pioneers. 

• The Broncos are now tied for 3rd in the CCAA with a 5-3 overall record and 2-2 in the conference. 

• Breanne Ha sits in 3rd place in the CCAA with a .390 PCT from three.