Mulumba pulls down 15 rebounds and Jones scores 14, but the Mounties beat the Panthers 79-41
November 16, 2024

Mulumba pulls down 15 rebounds and Jones scores 14, but the Mounties beat the Panthers 79-41

Box Score

Sacramento City Falls to Mt. San Antonio 79-41

On November 16, 2024, Sacramento City faced a tough challenge on the road, suffering a heavy defeat to Mt. San Antonio, 79-41. Despite a valiant effort in the first half, Sacramento City struggled offensively and was unable to recover after halftime.

First Half: Struggles for Sacramento City

The game began with Mt. San Antonio asserting dominance early. Sacramento City had a difficult time finding their rhythm, managing just 9 points in the first quarter and 10 in the second. Kamaya Jones led the team with 14 points, but her shooting was inefficient (6-22 from the field). The team struggled overall, shooting just 25.9% from the floor. Mt. San Antonio, on the other hand, was more consistent, building a comfortable 31-19 lead by halftime. Daisia Mitchell was a standout performer, contributing 15 points in the first half and helping her team establish control.

Second Half: Mt. San Antonio Pulls Away

In the third quarter, Mt. San Antonio extended their lead with a dominant 26-point outburst. Sacramento City's offense continued to sputter, only managing 9 points in the third period. Mt. San Antonio was efficient, particularly from beyond the arc, hitting 5 three-pointers in the game and holding a commanding 57-28 lead heading into the final quarter.

The fourth quarter saw more of the same for Sacramento City, as they struggled to create open shots and were unable to cut into Mt. San Antonio's large lead. Mt. San Antonio scored 22 points in the final frame to seal the victory, 79-41.

Key Performances

  • Sacramento City: Kamaya Jones led the team with 14 points but had difficulty finding her shot (6-22 FG). Kyshanti King added 9 points, and Joyce Mulumba posted 4 points and 15 rebounds, but Sacramento City's offense could not get on track.

  • Mt. San Antonio: Daisia Mitchell had an impressive game, finishing with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Destiny King added 13 points and 5 steals, while several other players contributed to the team's offensive balance. Naomi Acuna came off the bench to score 8 points, and Loremy Lopez added 10.

Team Stats

  • Sacramento City: 14-54 (25.9% FG), 3-15 (20.0% 3P), 10-23 (43.5% FT)
  • Mt. San Antonio: 36-84 (42.9% FG), 5-14 (35.7% 3P), 2-3 (66.7% FT)