Women’s basketball team eliminated from playoffs in third round
Freshman forward Jill Thebodeau (right) fights for possession of the ball against East Los Angeles College. The Warriors were eliminated from the playoff after losing to the Huskies 70-56 on Wednesday night. Photo credit: John Fordiani
The Warriors’ upset bid fell short as ELAC went on a 15-4 run in the final four minutes to win, 70-56 in the third round of the women’s basketball SoCal regional playoffs.
The Warriors trailed 47-45 midway through the second half when sophomore center Alexis Delich’s layup tied it 47-47 but EC could only watch as the Huskies’ Olivia Ochoa converted back-to-back 3-pointers.
ELAC’s defense gave the Warriors trouble throughout the game, forcing 26 turnovers and out rebounding EC, 44-32. The Warrios trailed at the half, 34-25.
Sydney Chase led the Warriors in scoring with 21 points and four rebounds. Conference Co-Player of the Year, Shontalene Trudeau added 13 points and five rebounds.
The Warriors gave up possession 13 times in the first half which contributed to the Huskies leading by as many as 16 points midway thorugh the first period.
The Warriors came off of an unprecedented 21-9 season which saw them clinch the South Coast-South conference title for the first time since 2005.
