Oxnard College Women's Basketball Secures Second Win of the Season with 55-45 Victory Over El Camino

The Oxnard College Women's Basketball team earned their second win of the season in a hard-fought 55-45 victory over El Camino College on Thursday evening. The Condors displayed a strong defensive performance, holding El Camino to just 45 points while capitalizing on their own offensive opportunities to secure the win.

Oxnard's defense was a key factor, forcing El Camino into a 34% shooting performance from the field. The Condors dominated the boards, out-rebounding El Camino 43-35, which allowed them to control the pace of the game. Despite shooting just 25.3% from the field overall, Oxnard's defense and free-throw shooting (64.3%) made the difference in the low-scoring affair.

Key Performances for Oxnard:

• Janelle Jimenez (https://www.instagram.com/p/DD08VuwRiYe/) led the Condors with 19 points, including five three-pointers, and played the entire 40 minutes of the game. Her long-range shooting was crucial in providing the offensive spark for Oxnard.
• Makayla Low contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds in a solid double-double effort, while also adding two three-pointers.
• Ryan Maquinalez was a force on the boards, pulling down 9 rebounds and scoring 6 points, providing a steady presence for Oxnard throughout the game.

The first half saw Oxnard jump to an 18-10 lead after the first quarter and extend it to 35-23 at the break. While El Camino attempted to rally in the second half, with Bella Blum leading the charge with 27 points for El Camino, Oxnard's defense and timely shooting held off the comeback, securing a 55-45 victory.