Top-Ranked Laney Eagles Set for Road Test Against Marin Mariners

KENTFIELD, Calif. (Interstat) — The state’s top-ranked Laney College Eagles will put their dominant season on the line Thursday when they travel to face the Marin College Mariners in a California Community College Athletic Association women’s basketball matchup.

The Eagles (19-3), riding a nine-game winning streak, have been nothing short of overwhelming. Their average margin of victory during the streak is a staggering 48 points, including a 92-22 rout of Merritt on Feb. 9. Laney’s offense has been a juggernaut, scoring 90 or more points in six of those nine wins.

Laney is led by standout Sophia Askew-Goncalves, who is coming off a commanding 24-point, 15-rebound performance in an 88-25 win over Yuba on Feb. 6. Her presence inside will be a primary focus for the Mariners’ defense.

The Mariners (12-11) have found a rhythm lately, winning three of their last four games. They are coming off a 68-53 road victory at Solano on Feb. 13, fueled by a 17-point effort from guard Jamaia Harrison. Harrison has been a key scorer for Marin, averaging 17 points over her last two complete games.

However, Marin has struggled against the upper echelon of the conference, with losses to Merritt and Los Medanos in recent weeks. Containing Laney’s high-powered, balanced attack will be their greatest challenge. In the teams’ first meeting this season, Laney secured an 84-53 victory on Dec. 16.

The game tips off at 5:30 p.m. PST on Thursday, Feb. 19, at Marin College. Laney will look to continue its march toward a conference title, while Marin aims to play spoiler and secure a statement win on its home court.