Orange Coast 77, at Saddleback 68

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (Interstat) — The Orange Coast College women’s basketball team built a commanding early lead and withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally by Saddleback to secure a 77-68 road victory in a key Orange Empire Conference matchup Friday night. The Pirates, led by a game-high 22 points from Andrea Rico, improved to 20-8 overall. The Bobcats, despite a 29-point fourth quarter, fell to 19-7. Orange Coast established control from the opening tip, racing to a 24-13 lead after the first quarter. The Pirates’ defense was disruptive, forcing several early Saddleback turnovers that fueled their transition game. The lead ballooned… Read more...