Owls' Season Concludes in Fullerton

No. 19-ranked Citrus College fell to No.14-ranked Fullerton College 80-47 last night in the first round of the 3C2A SoCal Regional, marking the end of another imposing season for the Owls. 

Citrus College finishes the year with an 18-11 overall record, while Fullerton College goes to 19-10 overall on the year and will compete against No.3-ranked Moorpark College in round 2, this Saturday. 

The Owls played a competitive first quarter, leading 17-16 going into the second quarter. Fullerton College outscored Citrus in each of the final three quarters to secure the first-round win. Overall, the Owls shot 31% from the field and went 5-of-18 from beyond the arc while the Hornets went 50.8% from the field and connected on 11-of-24 from three-point range. 

Citrus was led by Leilani Argueta who had 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and one block. Maileeh Suasti scored 10 points with two rebounds off the bench. Kristin Morella had eight points, five rebounds, two steals and one assist, while Jolleen Olia scored six points and added three assists, three rebounds and one steal. 

After an impressive win last Friday against Glendale College, the Owls could not find the same success last night to advance. Citrus' 18-win season was only two shy of last year's 20-win season, which was the best mark in over 15 years.