Oxnard College dominated California Lutheran Universities’ Jr. Varsity Women’s basketball, cruising to 4-0 on the season.
Sophomore center Samantha Strang led the Condor’s offense in their 83-36 dismantling of CLU, scoring 17 points and five assists.
Not only to exert her offensive prowess defensively, she gathered eight rebounds and five steals.
Strang commented on the determination and unity of the team after this game.
“We have to focus now more than ever, we’re coming together as a team and making strides towards our scholarships,” said Strang.
Nikki Tauau also added 15 points and 7 rebounds; she has been a pillar for Oxnard along with Strang.
Tauau also added on the teams focus and drive to remain undefeated so far.
“Our team needed this game,” said Tauau about OC’s dominant play. “Teamwork has been a must and our main priority.”
OC led the entire game, from start to finish a relentless showing of offense as well as defense as the Condor’s pounded CLU throughout the night.
Phil Sherman, head coach for OC stayed humble about his team’s play despite them winning by 47 points.
“The team always has to play to its full potential, even though we lead the majority of the game we still always have to play at our full potential,” said Sherman.
OC has started their year 4-0 with back-to-back victories over Victor Valley and this resounding victory over CLU’s Junior varsity team.
Guard Mariah Ladd felt that this game was a pushing factor for their success.
“We came out more focused then the other games,” said Ladd “We came together as a team and understood what we had to do to keep this winning streak alive.”
OC looks to continue their winning ways, and go 5-0 against Pierce College on Friday Nov. 26.