Joyce leads big defensive win

12/28/05

NEWS-PRESS STAFF REPORT

SBCC 57, SANTA MONICA 47

FULLERTON -- Talia Joyce spearheaded a tough defensive effort in leading the City College women's basketball team to a 57-47 win over Santa Monica in the first round of the Fullerton tournament on Tuesday.

"She held (Santa Monica's) leading scorer to three points," SBCC coach Sandrine Krul said of Joyce. "This was a big defensive game for us."

Jessica Romero paced a balanced Vaqueros' offense with 11 points.

She also had 13 rebounds.

"We played a very athletic team," Krul said. "Our balance and our rebounding are getting it done."

The Vaqueros, ranked 12th in the state, improved to 15-4.

They will play host Fullerton in the semifinals tonight.