Women's Basketball Game Highlights 2008-9

Feb. 28, 2009 - Regional Semi-Final

Sierra 85, Merced 61

Sierra College Women’s Basketball seems to be peaking at just the right time of year. The Wolverines recorded a season high 20 assists en route to an 85-61 victory over Merced College. Sierra had a 44-21 lead at halftime and never looked back.

The Wolverines were led by freshman Chelsey Ruscillo who had 26 points, including 6 three-pointers (6-10 3pt, 6-7 FT). She also pulled down 5 rebounds, had 3 steals and dished out 3 assists. Brandi Stephens and Kayla Hines each recorded 17 points apiece. Stephens led the team with 4 assists and Hines led with 9 rebounds.

Sierra College goes to Fresno next Saturday to face the Rams in the Region Finals at 5:30 pm. The winner of the contest earns a ticket to the State Tournament.

Feb., 20, 2009

Sierra 69, American River College 50

In the last game of the regular season Sierra College women's basketball defeated ARC, 69-50, and clinched a share of the Big 8 Conference Championship!

Darla Bishop, the lone sophomore for the Wolverines, had a big night scoring 20 points on 10 for 15 shooting and also ripped down 12 boards to round out a double-double. Chelsey Ruscillo had 11 points, hitting 3 from behind the arc, brought down 6 rebounds and dished out 3 assists. Kayla Hines had 11 points for Sierra to go with 2 steals and 2 assists. Brandi Stephens added 10 points along with 6 rebounds, 3 assists and also led the team with 3 steals.

The Wolverines now enter playoffs with their first game to played either next Friday or Saturday at home. Brackets and seedings to be determined on Monday.

Feb. 17, 2009

Sierra 61, Delta Collge 69

Sierra College could not hang on to a 34-30 half-time lead losing to Big 8 rival Delta College 69-61 on Tuesday night in Stockton. The Wolverine’s (21-10, 11-2) opened the second half on a 10-2 run and eventually led by 13 points. By the 7 minute mark though, the lead was cut to 4 and Delta would eventually take the lead on a 3 point shot.

The Wolverines missed 14 of their last 15 shots and finished just 60% from the free throw line. Sierra was lead by Chelsey Ruscillo’s 14 points (4 3FG) and Darla Bishop’s 13 points. Tamica Williamson dished out 6 assists and Darla Bishop ripped down 9 rebounds.

Sierra is back in action at home Friday night at 8pm for the final Big 8 conference game against cross town rival American River College (6-22, 0-13). A win would solidify the Wolverine’s as Big 8 Champions.

Feb. 12, 2009

Sierra 68, Diablo Valley College 38

Sierra College put on a great defensive perfomance, allowing only 13 1st half Viking points, en route to a 68-38 victory over Diablo Valley College. The win puts the Wolverines in position for an outright conference championship with a win over Delta and ARC next week.

Chelsey Ruscillo led all scorers with 16 points, with 9 coming from behind the arc. Tamica Williamson added 13 points and led the team with 4 assists and 3 steals. Kayla Hines recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Sierra faces Delta next Tuesday down in Stockton at a game that will determine the Big 8 Conference Championship title.

Feb. 6, 2009

Sierra 76, Cosumnes River 55

The Wolverines saw four players in double figures as they jumped out to a quick 5-0 run and never looked back in route to the victory.

Brandi Stephens led the way with 18 points and 2 blocks on the night. Darla Bishop cleaned up 6 boards for the Wolverines to go with her 8 points. Breanna Rizzo had a great defensive effort with 4 steals and added 13 points. Tamica Williamson dished out 4 assists and Kayla Hines and Tyler Divine each chipped in 11 points.

Feb. 3, 2009

Sierra 74, Sacramento City 73 (double OT)

Sierra College women's basketball defeated Sac City 74-73 in an exciting double overtime finish. Chelsey Ruscillo knocked down two freethrows with 7 seconds left in the contest to lift the Wolverines to a 74-70 lead and seal the win.

Brandi Stephens led Sierra with 22 points and hit big three pointers down the stretch to help lead the lady Wolverines to victory. Point guard Tamica Williamson, who played both overtimes, led the team with 5 assists. Forward Breanna Rizzo had 5 steals.

Photos from the game taken by Kevin Bray.

The Wolverines face CRC at 6 p.m. on Friday. Presentation of the Sierra College Hall of Fame inductees will immediately follow.

Jan. 27, 2009

Sierra 78, American River College 50

Five players score in double figures as Sierra College defeats American River College 78-50 and improves to 6-1 in Big 8 Conference play.

Brandi Stephens had a double-double for the Wolverines with 15 points,10 rebounds and also led the team in assists with 5. Chelsey Ruscillo and Tyler Divine also had 15 points. Ruscillo was 3-6 behind the arc while Divine led the team with 4 steals for Sierra.

Kayla Hines and Breanna Rizzo added 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Jan. 16, 2009

Sierra 55, Santa Rosa Jr. College 52

Sierra College defeat Santa Rosa 55-52 in a battle played in Rocklin. Sierra overcame a 10 point deficit in the opening minutes, then never trailed the rest of the game. Darla Bishop had a double-double with 13 points, 10 boards for the Wolverines.

Leaders for Sierra:

• Darla Bishop: 13 points, 10 rebounds
• Chelsey Ruscillo: 4 assists, 3 steals

Jan. 6, 2009

Sierra 64, Modesto Jr. College 60

Sierra College defeats Modesto 64-60 in a game played at Sierra College. Breanna Rizzo hit a big 3 pointer with under 2 minutes to play, and Tamica Williamson and Brandi Stephens hit big freethrows down the stretch to give Sierra College the win.

Leaders for Sierra:

Points	12	Kayla Hines
	11	Breanna Rizzo
Rebounds	5	Kayla Hines
Assists	3	Sara Rooker
	3	Tamica Williamson
Steals	3	Tyler Divine

 

Dec 30

Sierra 57, Feather River 44

Halftime Score = SC 32 FR 22

Top Rebounder - Kayla Hines 10
Top Scorer - Kayla Hines 19pts
Top Assists - Tyler Divine 6

Nov. 25

Sierra 77, Butte College 61

Sierra College improved their overall record to 4-3 with a 77-61 victory on the road at Butte College. The Wolverines jumped to a 42-25 lead at half, knocking down 4 of the teams 7 3-pointers early on.

All player's on the Sierra roster saw action and four players finished in double digits. Chelsey Ruscillo again lead the way with 16 points, followed by Kyla Thomas's 14 points, Brandi Stephens's 11 points and Stevi Bair chipping in 10 points, respectively. Freshman Kayla Hines grabbed a team high 12 rebounds. Tyler Divine and Brandi Stephens each had 3 assists and Brandi stepped it up on defense with 4 steals.

Sierra Summit

Nov. 14, 1st round

Sierra 66, Contra Costa 58

• Leading scorer Chelsea Ruscillo 19 pts

Nov 15, 2nd round

Sierra 80, Lassen College 60

After only a 3 point halftime edge, Sierra College scored 45 points in the 2nd half to defeat Lassen College 80-60. Sierra College faces off with City College of San Francisco tomorrow in the championship game at 2 p.m. The Wolverines are the 3 time defending Sierra Shootout Champions.

Leaders for Sierra:

• Darla Bishop 16 points
• Kayla Hines 10 rebounds (13 pts, double-double)
• Chelsey Ruscillo 2 steals
• Tyler Divine 5 assists

Nov. 16, Championship game

Sierra 69, City College of San Francisco 72

CCSF hit a 3 with 1.5 seconds to go to give the Rams the win. Chelsey Ruscillo earned all tournament honors after hitting 4 3-pointers in the game, including a 3 with 25 seconds left to tie the game. Ruscillo averaged 16 points a game in the tournament and went 9 for 19 from beyond the arc over the weekend.

Leaders for Sierra:

• Points – Darla Bishop 15
• Rebounds - Breanna Rizzo 8
• Assists – Sara Rooker 6
• All Tournament Honors for Sierra College: Chelsey Ruscillo

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