On Wednesday night the MiraCosta women's team were dominant in the first quarter, at point leading the Jaguars from Southwestern College by a score of 15-2. Slowly but surely the visiting team cut the lead which set up an exciting finish that had MiraCosta finish on top with an 85-82 win. With the victory MiraCosta improves to 10-4 and has won five consecutive games.
Britney Jarvis led the Spartans scoring with 17 points in the first half and 24 in the game.
Southwestern College played composed and had great depth, specifically with their inside players. The game ended up being a battle of styles, MiraCosta pressing defensively and playing fast on offense, and the Jaguars slowing it down and scoring mostly inside.
MiraCosta received great defensive energy from Helena Betancourt, Savannah Beasley, Victoria Wilson and Chynna Cochran.
Late in the game MiraCosta received a clutch three point shot by Julia Iman and then had to finish the game with a defensive possession to hold on for the three point win.
The MiraCosta women's basketball team will next be in action on Wednesday at San Diego City College at 5PM.