Game Recap: MiraCosta at Cerritos - February 28, 2024

In a tightly contested battle, Cerritos College edged out MiraCosta College with a final score of 70-67 on February 28, 2024. This win brought Cerritos' record to 20-9, while MiraCosta dropped to 19-10.  With the loss, the Spartan's season ended in the first round of the 3C2A state tournament.

Cerritos held a narrow lead at halftime, going into the break up 31-27. The second half saw both teams ramp up their intensity, but Cerritos managed to maintain their lead, despite MiraCosta outscoring them 40-39 in the second period.

Key Performers

MiraCosta College:

• Kobe Smith was the standout player of the game, scoring a game-high 30 points on 11-21 shooting, including 2-3 from beyond the arc. He also grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 3 assists.
• Ty Cox chipped in with 9 points, all from three-point range, in just 27 minutes of play.
• Donavan Freeman and DaVaughn McCrumb added 6 and 7 points respectively, with Freeman also leading the team with 5 assists.

Team Statistics:

• Field Goal Percentage: Cerritos shot 46.3% from the field compared to MiraCosta's 41.7%.
• Three-Point Percentage: MiraCosta had a slight edge, shooting 41.2% from deep while Cerritos managed 33.3%.
• Free Throw Percentage: MiraCosta was nearly perfect from the line, hitting 90.9%, whereas Cerritos converted 71.4% of their attempts.

Despite MiraCosta's superior free-throw shooting and strong second-half effort, Cerritos' balanced scoring and efficient shooting helped them secure the victory.