POMONA, Calif. -In an electrifying clash at Kellogg Arena, the Broncos' triumphant four-game win streak encountered a formidable challenge, culminating in a heart-stopping 58-61 defeat against the Sonoma State Seawolves. The Broncos now have a 5-3 record in the CCAA and 9-4 overall.

The opening quarter showcased Jeanette Fine's impactful presence, initiating the scoring with a low-post play that secured two points to make the score 2-0. Fine capped off the quarter's scoring with a timely basket at the 3:35 mark, but the Seawolves seized the momentum, outscoring the Broncos 16-9.

The dynamics shifted in the second quarter, with the Broncos' defense holding the Seawolves to a mere six points. On the offensive front, the Broncos surged with 19 points, entering halftime with a solid six-point lead.

Sydney Nelson emerged as the leading scorer for the Broncos, amassing an impressive stat line of 17 points, eight rebounds, six steals, and two assists in today's game. With six steals today, Nelson moved into the top 10 players in the CCAA with the most steals in a game, the highest being eight. Nelson's dominance was evident in the second quarter, contributing 12 of her 17 points, including a crucial basket at 6:36 that propelled the Broncos into halftime with the lead.

The third quarter unfolded as a fierce battle against the Seawolves, with Buggs tallying six of her points and Mydrea Moore contributing four. Although the Seawolves outscored the Broncos 17-12 in the quarter, the Broncos entered the fourth quarter trailing by only one point.

Kalaya Buggs and Jeanette Fine played pivotal roles in the Broncos' offense, each notching 12 points. Buggs showcased her skills with six rebounds, four assists, and three steals, while Fine added five rebounds, one assist, and one steal to her tally.

The final quarter unfolded as a gripping contest, with the Broncos having numerous opportunities to score but ultimately falling short. In a clutch moment, Buggs asserted herself in the paint, narrowing the Seawolves' lead to just one point with nine seconds on the clock. Despite a last-ditch three-point attempt that would have tied the game in the final seconds, the Broncos fell short. The Seawolves secured a hard-fought 61-58 victory, improving their conference record to 4-3 and overall standing to 9-5.


Up Next 
The Broncos will play in Kellogg Arena again this Saturday, January 13th, to face off against the first-place San Marcos Cougars. The Cougars lead the CCAA with a 7-1 record and 10-3 overall. The Broncos currently sit tied for 3rd place in the CCAA.


Bronco Bits

• The Broncos scored 38 of 58 points within the paint in tonight's game.
• Breanne Ha ranks #3 in the CCAA in three-pointers in a given game against Cal State East Bay with seven.
• Sydney Nelson entered the top 10 in CCAA for the number of steals in a given game with six.
• Nelson also ranks #10 in the CCAA in rebounds per game, with an average of 6.8 per game.
• The Broncos have lost three consecutive games against the Seawolves since January 21st, 2023.
• Jeanette Fine ranks 3rd in CCAA for field goal percentage with .468.
• Kalaya Buggs holds the 3rd spot in CCAA for field goal percentage with an impressive .826.