IRVINE, Calif. (Interstat) — The Irvine Valley women’s basketball team used a strong defensive effort to defeat Chaffey 59-47 in a California junior college game Saturday.

The Lasers, who improved to 25-4, held the Panthers to just four points in the fourth quarter to pull away. Chaffey, which fell to 16-13, was led by Danielle Singley’s 17 points.

Symantha Barnett keyed the win for Irvine Valley with 19 points and nine rebounds. The Lasers forced 20 turnovers and outrebounded Chaffey 41-33. Irvine Valley shot 43% from the floor while limiting Chaffey to 34% shooting, including 15% from three-point range.