Bulldogs Top Orange Coast in Home Opener

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The Allan Hancock College women's basketball program secured a victory in their home debut after topping Orange Coast College during day one of the Toys for Tots Tournament. | BOX SCORE

Hancock entered the intermission with a seven-point advantage after outscoring the Pirates 14-8 in the second frame and held the lead throughout the remainder of the game. As a team, the Bulldogs (5-2) finished with an efficient 48.4 percent showing from the floor while limiting the Pirates (6-2) to just 33.3 percent.

All five starters finished the contest in double figures, led by 15 points apiece from Alijah Paquet and Carlissa Solorio. Alexandria Paquet chipped in with 14 points after getting red-hot from beyond the arc. Jewelia Maniss and Kayla Taylor rounded out the top performers with a pair of double-doubles. Both tacked on 13 points each while Maniss grabbed 13 rebounds and Taylor registered 10. Alijah Paquet also led the team in both assists and steals after recording nine and four, respectively. 

The Bulldogs will advance to the second round for a contest versus Folsom Lake on Friday, December 3rd, at 7 PM. Fans can gain free admission by donating an unwrapped gift at the door or can purchase tickets by clicking here. Fans can access the tournament central page by clicking here.