The Ohlone Lady Renegades earned their 25th consecutive conference win with a 75-57 victory over the Mission College Saints last Saturday night in Fremont. The game featured the top two scorers in the Coast Conference South division in Ohlone guard Jasmine Rubin and Mission center Angelica Williams. “She’s definitely a powerful force,” Ohlone head coach Julia Allender said of Williams. “We didn’t want to let her cut or catch.” Williams entered the contest averaging 21.2 points per game but was held to just 19 points Saturday by the tenacious tandem defense of Ohlone forwards Elise Spain and Jayme Leftridge. “I thought Jayme did a great job. Played her tough, really contested shots,” Allender said, “I think Elise did a great job as well.” Mission was equally impressive defending Rubin. Rubin spent most of the first half in foul trouble after picking up two quick fouls in the game’s first 1:58. Fortunately, Ohlone packs a powerful second scoring option in guard Ganeaya Rogers. During a 14-3 run, the Lady Renegades pressed the issue relentlessly, with Rogers and guard Jazmine Duenas seizing every opporunity to get into the open court. “When you have athletes like I got,” Allender said of her team’s aggressive play. “You want to get them out in the open floor as much as you can.” Ohlone closed the half with an 18-8 run that gave them a 38-27 lead at intermission. Rodgers had 10 points for Ohlone during the run. She would finish the game with 24 points on 12 of 15 shooting and 6 assists. Early in the second half, sharp Mission jump shooting and sloppy Ohlone offense would let the Saints close the lead back down to six at 42-36 with 15:08 left to play, but this scare was little more than a wake-up call. A 12-4 Ohlone run over the next 4:32, fueled by intense defensive pressure and three Leftridge baskets down low, placed the score at 54-40 almost midway through the second half. After the game, Allender praised her team’s focus and preparation. “We’re really pushing them, and they’re doing a great job.” The Lady Renegades (16-6, 11-0) faced De Anza College at home on Wednesday night. Results of the game were not available at press time.
By Kevin Yin
Staff writer
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