Golden Eagles Women's Basketball Defeats San Mateo 65-60
Feather River College Opens Season at San Joaquin Delta Tournament
The Golden Eagles Women's Basketball team has returned after a one-year hiatus. FRC opened the season in Stockton as a part of the San Joaquin Delta College tournament. After a tough Friday evening loss, the Golden Eagles rallied to a thrilling 65-60 win over San Mateo on Saturday, November 1st. Sataijia Warren from Madera, CA led all scorers with 18 points as well as reigning in 10 rebounds. FRC trailed early but rallied to even the score to 38-38 at the half. The Golden Eagles took control of the contest in the 3rd quarter and led by as many as 14 points midway through the 4th. Keziah Maldonado-Lemus (Woodland, CA) directed the offense with 11 assists, scoring 14 points, and grabbing 8 boards. Chevelle Roque (Sparks, NV) ignited the 3rd quarter run with a crucial 3-point field goal, the Golden Eagles maintained the lead for the remainder of the contest. The victory also marks #1 for Head Coach Ashley Chavira, as she begins her tenure at Feather River College. FRC plays next on Friday, November 7th at Porterville - Game time is 5:00 PM.
