2015-16 Dons Women's Basketball News

Season
Blaysen Varnadoe was named the OEC Most Valuable Player after averaging 20.4 points per game and 12.9 rebounds per game.
Blaysen Varnadoe Named OEC Most Valuable Player

After leading the conference in scoring, Varnadoe was selected the Orange Empire Conference Most Valuable Player

The Dons honored their sophomores prior to the start of their regular season finale against Irvine Valley College.
Dons Fall to Irvine Valley 72-40 to End Regular Season

Taylor Ivicivec and Blaysen Varnadoe each scored 11 points for the Dons in the loss.

Jen Ventura had 15 points and three assists for the Dons in their game against Cypress College.
Third Quarter Struggles Down Dons against Cypress

The Dons trailed by just four points at the half before Cypress used a 28-20 third quarter to take a commanding lead before ultimately handing the Dons a 77-71 loss.

Blaysen Varnadoe hits a jumper over a Riverside defender in the Dons 78-74 victory.
Dons Snap Three-Game Skid with Win over Tigers

The Dons rode an early first-quarter lead to a 78-74 victory over Riverside City College behind Blaysen Varandoe's 26 points.

Rachel Cain hits a three-pointer over a defender in the Dons loss to Fullerton College.
Turnovers Doom Dons in 84-70 Loss to Fullerton

The Dons gave up 28 points on 30 turnovers as they were upset at home by Fullerton College.

Blaysen Varnadoe finished with a game-high 34 points, including a game-winning jumper at the buzzer in the Dons 84-82 win over Orange Coast.
Varnadoe Hits Buzzer-Beater as Dons Defeat Coast

Blaysen Varnadoe scored a game-high 34 points, including a buzzer-beating jumper to help the Dons to their first OEC victory.

Amanda Sanchez scored 17 points for the Dons off the bench in their 97-77 win over Santa Barbara City College.
Dons Advance to Championship Game of Host Tournament

With a 97-77 victory over Santa Barbara City College, the Dons advanced to the Championship Game of the Santa Ana College Tournament.

Dons Win Host Tournament with Win over SB Valley
Dons Win Host Tournament with Win over SB Valley

Rachel Cain was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player while Blaysen Varnadoe was named to the All-Tournament Team.

The Dons huddle as a team prior to their 99-61 win over San Diego Mesa College in their host tournament.
Dons Open Host Tournament with 99-61 Win over SD Mesa

Blaysen Varnadoe led the way with 28 points while Rachel Cain added 15 points, all on three-pointers.

Women's Basketball to Host Tournament Dec. 3-5
Women's Basketball to Host Tournament Dec. 3-5

The Santa Ana College women's basketball team is once again hosting its eight-team tournament this weekend in Bill Cook Gymnasium.

Taylor Ivicevic led all scorers with 30 points in the Dons 89-69 win over Rio Hondo College.
Ivicevic's 30 Points Leads Dons in Win over Rio Hondo

The freshman guard led the way with 30 points 8-of-11 shooting while hitting two three-pointers.

Blaysen Varnadoe lays in a basket over the outstretched arm of a Long Beach defender. She led all scorers with 22 points.
Dons Drop Home Opener to Long Beach 78-57

Blaysen Varnadoe led all scorers in the loss with 22 points.

Women's Basketball Hosts Showcase Tournament
Women's Basketball Hosts Showcase Tournament

With the 2015-16 season approaching, the women's basketball team hosted 24 CCCAA schools in a non-traditional season tournament.