TAFT, Calif. (Interstat) — The Reedley Tigers defeated the Taft Cougars 61-54 in a California junior college women’s basketball game Saturday.

Reedley built a 31-28 halftime lead before a decisive third quarter, outscoring Taft 16-4. The Cougars shot just 21 of 81 from the floor and 3 of 25 from three-point range, struggling despite a 60-27 rebounding advantage that included 27 offensive boards. Madyn Kassatly led Taft with 15 points and 12 rebounds.

The victory improved Reedley’s record to 16-9, while Taft fell to 17-9. The Tigers avenged a loss to the Cougars from Jan. 21.