PHOENIX, Ariz. (November 4, 2023) - In a lopsided season, the College of Southern Nevada basketball team displayed dominance from the very beginning, cruising to a 100-46 victory over South Mountain CC.

The College of Southern Nevada (1-0) came into the game as the favorites, and they didn't disappoint their fans. The game was played at a high tempo right from the tip-off, with the Southern Nevada's Jordyn Stroud leading the charge.

Stroud, a star player for the Southern Nevada, showcased her scoring ability throughout the game. She finished with a game-high 17 points, shooting 7-of-13 from the field. Aaliyah Ibarra and Paige Grant also contributed with 11 and 10 points, respectively.

The first quarter set the tone for the game as the CSN took a commanding 27-11 lead. Their sharpshooting and tenacious defense allowed them to build an early advantage. Layla Faught was instrumental in the first quarter, hitting three three-pointers and scoring 15 points in total.

The second quarter saw CSN extend their lead further, outscoring South Mountain CC 26-10. They continued to push the pace and exploit South Mountain CC's defense. Adrienne Puletasi and Leah Mitchell made valuable contributions off the bench, combining for 18 points in the game.

By halftime, the College of Southern Nevada had built a comfortable 53-21 lead.

The third quarter witnessed more of the same dominance from the CSN. They outscored South Mountain CC 26-11 in the quarter, with Keyna Hadley controlling the boards with nine rebounds. The College of Southern Nevada maintained their sharp shooting from the field, finishing the game at 50.7%.

The fourth quarter, although less productive in terms of points, saw CSN maintaining their strong lead and finishing the game with a commanding 100-46 victory. Layla Faught had a game-high 30 points, showcasing her three-point shooting ability by making six from beyond the arc.

The College of Southern Nevada's defense was equally impressive, causing South Mountain CC to commit 38 turnovers during the game. Faith Mersburgh, Jordyn Stroud, and Adrienne Puletasi each recorded multiple steals.

South Mountain CC (0-1) struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game, with Janae Byrd and Mimi Miller leading the scoring with 11 and 9 points, respectively. They shot just 30.9% from the field and had difficulty dealing with the relentless pressure from the College of Southern's defense.

The College of Southern Nevada's fast break points and bench contributions were significant factors in their dominant victory. They outscored South Mountain CC in fast break points 20-0 and had 56 points in the paint compared to South Mountain CC's 24.

In the end, the College of Southern Nevada showcased their strength and depth, leaving no doubt about their capabilities in the 2023 season. South Mountain CC, on the other hand, will need to regroup and make adjustments to bounce back in their next game.

The College of Southern Nevada will look to build on this dominant performance as they continue their season, while South Mountain CC will aim to learn from this experience and come back stronger in their next outing.