FULLERTON, Calif. (Interstat) — The Fullerton Hornets edged the Mount San Jacinto Eagles 55-52 in a women’s junior college basketball game Saturday.

Fullerton built an early lead with 19 first-quarter points and maintained a narrow advantage despite a second-quarter surge by the Eagles. The Hornets were led by Erin Choi, who scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Karsen Marshall paced Mount San Jacinto with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Both teams struggled offensively, with Fullerton shooting 35.6% from the floor and Mount San Jacinto shooting 27.1%. The Eagles outscored the Hornets 20-16 in the second quarter but could not complete the comeback, scoring only eight points in the final period.

Fullerton improved to 15-14 overall. Mount San Jacinto fell to 23-7.