MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (Interstat) — The Saddleback College women’s basketball team used a decisive third-quarter surge to pull away from Los Angeles Mission College for a 71-46 victory Wednesday night.

Leading 34-27 at halftime, the Bobcats outscored the Eagles 24-8 in the third period to secure the win. Kassidy Beach led Saddleback with 13 points and 19 rebounds. Mariana Mina scored a team-high 16 points.

Nat Gaspar scored 14 points for Los Angeles Mission, and Nayeli Rodriguez added 11. The loss dropped the Eagles to 13-15 overall, while Saddleback improved to 20-7.