04.02.08 - Karen Welliver named SoCal Coach of the Year
After leading her team to an undefeated South Coast Conference championship and berth into the state tournament, Cerritos College women's basketball coach Karen Welliver was named the Southern California Coach of the Year. Welliver, in her 26th season as the Falcon head coach, is one of only five California Community College women's basketball coaches to win over 500 games. She led Cerritos to a 26-9 record on the year, as the Falcons were seeded #8 in the regional playoffs and advanced to the Elite Eight before being eliminated by Foothill College in the quarterfinals...[more]

03.13.08 - Loss to Foothill ends season

03.10.08 - Falcons open state tournament against Foothill
For the first time since the 2001-02 season, the Cerritos College women's basketball team will be competing in the State Tournament, after their 55-30 win over Antelope Valley College on Saturday night. The Falcons (26-8), come in as the #4-seeded team from Southern California and will face #1 North seed, Foothill College on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at the University of the Pacific in Stockton. Foothill (31-2), champions of the Coast Conference North Division, defeated both Las Positas College (86-56) and Shasta College (73-64) to advance to the Elite Eight for the second year in a row...[more]


03.08.08 - Win sends Cerritos to State Tournament
As the old saying goes: Offense Wins Games. Defense Wins Championships. For the Cerritos College women’s basketball team, it definitely was their defense that enabled them to hold Antelope Valley College to just 2-of-31 shooting in the first half, as they Falcons opened up a 29-7 halftime lead. Cerritos, seeded #8 in the Southern California Regional Playoffs, went on to defeat the #17-seeded Marauders, 55-30 in the third round of the playoffs, catapulting them to the State Tournament, which will be held at the University of the Pacific starting next Thursday. The win by the Falcons (27-8) sends them to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2002 and fifth time in school history. Antelope Valley, who knocked off #1-ranked Orange Coast College in the second round, ends their season at 21-14...[more]

03.01.08 - Upset gives Falcons another home playoff game
The Cerritos College women’s basketball team was more than prepared to travel to Orange Coast College for a third round Southern California Regional Playoff game next Saturday. They were more than aware that the Pirates were seeded #1 in the playoffs and had already defeated the Falcons twice on the year. But, #17-seeded Antelope Valley College was looking to change those plans, and did just that, as they upset Orange Coast, 73-63 Saturday night. The end results is that Cerritos (25-8) will now host the upset-minded Marauders on March 8 at 7:00 p.m., with the winner advancing to the state championships, which will be held at the University of the Pacific on March 14-16...[more]

02.29.08 - Second half run ignites Falcons to playoff win
In the first half of their Southern California Regional Playoff game on Friday night, the Cerritos College women’s basketball team was having just as much trouble finding the basket as their opponent, Chaffey College. But the Falcons (25-8), seeded #8 in the regionals, broke out in the second half and pulled away from the #9-seeded Panthers (24-8) for a 63-47 victory. With the win, Cerritos will now advance to the Region Finals and will play next Saturday at 7:00 p.m. against an opponent to be determined. Top-seeded Orange Coast College is hosting #17-seed Antelope Valley College on Saturday, with Cerritos meeting the winner...[more]

02.25.08 - Falcons earn first round bye; host Chaffey
After sweeping through the South Coast Conference South Division, the Cerritos College women’s basketball team earned themselves a bye in the play-in round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs. The Falcons, (24-8) were seeded #8 in the playoffs and will host #9 Chaffey College (24-7) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers tied for third place in the Foothill Conference. The winner of the game will play March 1 at 7:00 p.m. against the winner of the #1-seeded Orange Coast (29-3) game, who play against an opponent to be determined...[more]

02.22.08 - Win over LA Southwest concludes division sweep
The Cerritos College women’s basketball team finished off their final opponent to post a perfect 8-0 South Coast Conference South Division record after their 82-56 win at Los Angeles Southwest College on Friday night. The Falcons, who will find out where they are seeded for the Southern California Regional Playoffs on Monday, finish the regular season, 24-8...[more]

02.20.08 - Falcons stay unbeaten despite lackluster game
Looking to fine tune different aspects of their game as they prepare for the Southern California Regional Playoffs, the Cerritos College women’s basketball team waited until the final 10 minutes of their South Coast Conference South Division game at Los Angeles Harbor College on Wednesday night to find their pace. The Falcons, champions of the division, won their ninth game in a row with a 66-47 score and will close out their regular season on Friday with a 5:30 p.m. game at Los Angeles Southwest College...[more]

02.13.08 - Eighth straight win by Falcons secures title
The Cerritos College women’s basketball team assured themselves at least a share of the South Coast Conference South Division championship on Wednesday night, as they defeated Long Beach City College, 86-41. The win by the Falcons (22-8 overall, 6-0 SCC South) was their eighth in a row, while the Vikings slipped to 5-20 on the year and 1-4 in divisional play. Cerritos will now travel to Los Angeles Southwest College next Wednesday for a 5:30 p.m. game...[more]

02.08.08 - Cerritos pulls away from El Camino
The Cerritos College women’s basketball team remained undefeated in the South Coast Conference South Division play after posting a 75-44 win over El Camino College at The Aviary on Friday night. The big win was the fifth in as many tries in divisional play for the Falcons, who improved to 5-0 in the South Division and 21-8 overall. The Warriors dropped to 10-15 and 3-2. Cerritos will look to stay unbeaten in the division when they host cross-town rival Long Beach City College at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday...[more]

02.06.08 - Team dominates Compton, 79-55
The Cerritos College women’s basketball team received a welcomed surprise in their 79-55 South Coast Conference crossover win over Compton College on Wednesday night. Sophomore guard Tiffany Wilson (Mayfair HS), who missed the last six games due to an injury, returned to the lineup and was able to contribute in limited time on the court. Although she scored only two points, she did dish out five assists and ran the offense as if she had not missed a step...[more]

02.01.08 - Falcons win fifth game in a row
Freshman forward Mercedes Taylor (Gahr HS) scored 21 points and added 10 rebounds to lead the Cerritos College women’s basketball team to a 71-55 South Coast Conference South Division win over Los Angeles Southwest College on Friday night. The victory was the fifth in a row for the Falcons, who improved to 19-8 overall and 4-0 in divisional play after the end of the first round, while the Cougars fell to 4-10, 2-2. Cerritos will now host Compton College in a conference crossover game at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night...[more]

01.30.08 - Cerritos wins easily, 74-26
The Cerritos College women’s basketball team won their fourth game in a row, and eighth in their last nine tries, with a 74-26 decision over Los Angeles Harbor College on Wednesday night. With the win, the 10^th ranked Falcons are now 18-8 overall and lead the South Coast Conference South Division with a 3-0 record. As for the Seahawks, they dropped to 8-9 on the year and 1-2 in divisional play. Cerritos will now play host to Los Angeles Southwest College at 5:30 p.m. on Friday night in another divisional game...[more]

01.23.08 - Falcons win big over Long Beach City
The Cerritos College women’s basketball team had four players score in double-figures and recorded an easy 73-35 South Coast Conference South Division win over Long Beach City College on Wednesday night. The Falcons, who improved to 17-8 on the year, are now 2-0 in divisional play. The team returns home for their first game since January 4, as they play host to Los Angeles Harbor College next Wednesday...[more]

01.18.08 - Tough defense allows Falcons to cruise
The Cerritos College women’s basketball team used a swarming defense to shut down El Camino College in the second half of their South Coast Conference South Division opener at El Camino on Friday night. The Falcons (16-8, 1-0) outscored the Warriors (7-13, 0-1), 35-13 in the second half and cruised to a 66-35 win. Cerritos will now take on cross town rival Long Beach City College on the road at 5:30 p.m. next Wednesday. ..[more]

01.16.08 - Sluggish performance still results in win
Aside from two scoring bursts on the night, the Cerritos College women’s basketball team didn’t play as well as they had been in recent games. However, they were still able to register a 54-41 South Coast Conference crossover win at East Los Angeles College on Wednesday night. The win, their fourth in five games, improved the Falcons record to 15-8 on the season, while the Huskies fell to 6-13. The team will now start South Division play on Friday night when the team travels to El Camino College for their third of five consecutive road games...[more]

01.11.08 - Cerritos unable to catch Mt. San Antonio
After their 79-70 win over 4^th-ranked Pasadena City College on Wednesday night, the Cerritos College women’s basketball team had their sights set on knocking off the top-ranked team in the state, Mt. San Antonio, on Friday night. After playing the Mounties (21-1) close for the first 35 minutes of the game and trailed 54-48, the Falcons (14-8) saw Mt. SAC close out the game by outscoring Cerritos, 19-7 to record a 73-55 win. The team will now continue South Coast Conference crossover action and travel to East Los Angeles College on Wednesday...[more]

01.09.08 - Falcons post upset win over Pasadena City
Cerritos College sophomore forward Maltresa Neely (Downey HS) has a knack for showing up for big games during her career with the Falcons. None was more evident than her performance in helping lead the Falcons to a 79-70 win over #4-ranked Pasadena City College on Wednesday night. Neely scored 16 of her game-high 22 points in the second half and also led all players with 12 rebounds, as the team posted their first win over the Lancers (18-3) since 2001. Cerritos (14-7) will get another chance to knock off a high ranked team, as they travel to face two-time defending state champion Mt. San Antonio College on Friday in another South Coast Conference crossover game...[more]

01.04.08 - Second half surge leads to 26-point win
The Cerritos College women’s basketball team found the beginning of their South Coast Conference crossover game against Los Angeles City College on Friday night a little slow in getting their engines running. But, once they did, the Falcons (13-7) ran like a well-oiled machine, as they posted a 77-51 win over the Cubs (3-12). The team will now play their next five games on the road, starting on Wednesday when they travel to Pasadena City College for another 5:30 p.m. conference crossover game...[more]

12.29.07 - Cerritos rebounds to win consolation title
After a horrendous showing in the first round of the Fullerton Tournament, the Cerritos College women’s basketball team rebounded to record two straight wins and capture the consolation championship on Saturday. After their 87-54 loss to Palomar College, the team picked up wins over Santa Monica College (69-65) and San Mateo College (71-47) to improve their season record to 12-7. The team will now host Los Angeles City College in a 5:30 p.m. South Coast Conference cross over game on Friday...[more]

12.21.07 - Falcons get big win; Neely ties blocks record
Cerritos College sophomore forward Maltresa Neely (Downey HS) tied her own single season record for most blocked shots in a game, as she swatted away eight in the team’s 74-58 non-conference win at Riverside College on Friday night. With the victory, the Falcons are now 10-6 on the season, while the Tigers fell to 6-10...[more]

12.19.07 - Women hold on for big win over Santa Ana
The Cerritos College women’s basketball team converted four of six free throws in the final minutes of their non-conference game at Santa Ana College on Wednesday night to record a 68-63 victory. The win by the Falcons improved their season mark to 9-6, while the Dons dropped their third in a row and are now 9-5 on the year. The win was also a big one for Cerritos, as the Dons defeated talented Ventura College earlier in the season in a tournament championship game...[more]

12.17.07 - Cerritos drops final two in tourney
After their 71-61 overtime win over Chaffey College in the first round of the Orange Coast Classic Tournament over the weekend, the Cerritos College women’s basketball team was faced with an opponent that defeated them nine days earlier. The Falcons, who suffered a 76-61 loss to top-ranked Orange Coast College at home a week and a half ago, were defeated 72-60 by the Pirates in the semi-finals. Then, in the third place game, Cerritos (8-6) was beat by College of the Canyons, 71-68. The team will now travel to Santa Ana College on Wednesday for a 5:30 p.m. non-conference game...[more]

12.07.07 - Slow start results in loss to OCC
When playing against the top-rated team in the state, the last thing you want to do is find yourself behind early in the game. That’s exactly what happened to the Cerritos College women’s basketball team on Friday when they hosted Orange Coast College. The Falcons saw their season record drop to 7-4 after the Pirates (11-1) posted a 76-61 win after jumping out to a 17-point halftime lead. The team will now compete in the Orange Coast Classic and face Chaffey College in the first round on Friday...[more]

12.01.07 - Falcons win one at Sequoias Tournament
Heading into the College of the Sequoias Tournament over the weekend, the Cerritos College women’s basketball team was boasting a 6-1 record and a Top 10 ranking in the state. However, that ranking will change a little after two close losses to go along with one win. The Falcons (7-3) opened with a tough 61-58 setback to Solano College, followed by a 57-44 win against Porterville College. On the final day, the team dropped a 55-51 decision to Santa Barbara City College. Next up for the team will be a 7:00 p.m. home game against Orange Coast College, the top-rated team in the state...[more]

11.21.07 - Cerritos pulls away from Cypress
When the Cerritos College women’s basketball team opened up a 31-21 lead in the first half in their non-conference home game against Cypress College on Wednesday night, they felt as though it might be a lead they could build upon. But, after the Chargers got to within 36-34 by halftime, the Falcons knew they needed to regroup in order to fight off a team looking for their first win of the season. Cerritos did just that, as they scored the first 16 points of the second half and cruised to a 77-54 victory. The team will now enjoy a short break before they enter the College of the Sequoias Tournament...[more]

11.18.07 - Falcons rebound from loss to win next two
The Cerritos College women’s basketball team bounced back from a first round loss at the Glendale Tournament over the weekend to win their next two games and capture the consolation championship. The Falcons (5-1) will now host Cypress College in their home opener at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. In the first round, Cerritos dropped a 60-51 decision to Fullerton College, and then came back on consecutive days to defeat Los Angeles Southwest College (75-46) and Antelope Valley College (65-54)...[more]

11.10.07 - Women open season with tournament title
Last season, the San Diego Mesa Tournament wasn’t very kind to the Cerritos College women’s basketball team. Although they reached the championship game of the tournament, by the time it was over, the Falcons had lost two of their starters for the season. This year, the team came out of the tournament with as many losses as they did injured players – zero. Cerritos (3-0) swept through all three opponents to capture the tournament championship. The Falcons will now enter the Glendale Tournament this weekend and open with Fullerton College at 1:00 p.m. on Friday...[more]