Tuliau and Young score 11 points and King adds 10 of her own, but the Eagles beat the Panthers 84-53
Laney Dominates Sacramento City with 84-53 Victory
On December 2, 2024, Sacramento City faced a tough challenge on the road against Laney, suffering a decisive 84-53 loss. The game saw Laney take control early and maintain dominance throughout, particularly with their effective scoring and aggressive defense.
First Half: Laney Pulls Ahead
Laney opened the game strong, edging out Sacramento City 13-11 in the first quarter. Despite Sacramento City's best efforts, they struggled with their shooting, hitting just 28.8% from the field in the first half. Kamaya Jones and Sierra Tuliau led the way for Sacramento City, but they found it difficult to generate consistent offense.
Laney, on the other hand, exploded in the second quarter, outscoring Sacramento City 23-11. The scoring was led by Leniyah Fulsome, who scored 21 points in the game, and Erin Gardere, who contributed 17 points. Laney's sharp shooting, including 25.6% from beyond the arc, gave them a 36-22 lead at halftime.
Second Half: Laney's Offense Continues to Roll
In the second half, Laney's offense continued to pour in points, particularly in the third and fourth quarters. They outscored Sacramento City 19-16 in the third quarter and a commanding 29-15 in the final period to secure the 84-53 victory.
Key contributions came from Milan Jackson and Keytona Ross, who both added 11 points, while Fulsome's 21 points helped push the game out of reach. Despite a strong individual effort from Joyce Mulumba, who recorded a double-double with 21 rebounds and 7 points, Sacramento City was unable to keep up with Laney's fast-paced offense and efficient shooting.
Key Performances
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Sacramento City: Joyce Mulumba was the standout performer for Sacramento City, collecting 21 rebounds and contributing 7 points in a dominant rebounding performance. Sierra Tuliau added 11 points, and Kyshanti King came off the bench to contribute 10 points in 23 minutes. Kamaya Jones finished with 9 points, but struggled with her shooting (3-14 from the field).
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Laney: Leniyah Fulsome led all scorers with 21 points, while Erin Gardere added 17 points. Milan Jackson and Keytona Ross each finished with 11 points, and Tali Fa'i contributed 9 points and 15 rebounds, helping Laney control the glass.
Team Stats
- Sacramento City: 19-66 (28.8% FG), 3-19 (15.8% 3P), 12-20 (60.0% FT)
- Laney: 33-99 (33.3% FG), 10-39 (25.6% 3P), 8-15 (53.3% FT)
