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.

    Even though Neely was outstanding in the win, it was a complete team effort, as the Falcons had four players score in double-figures, while they out-rebounded PCC, 52-43. Leading 71-62 late in the game, Cerritos closed out the victory after freshman guard Arielle McClellan (Paramount HS) netted four free throws, and finished the game with 11 points and a season-high eight rebounds.

    Outside shooting also played a part in the win, as the Falcons drained 8-of-20 from three-point range. Coming off the bench to provide much-needed support were freshmen Dominique Washington (Long Beach Jordan HS) and Rachel Butler (Calvary Chapel HS), who combined to drain 3-of-7 and with Butler scoring nine points and dishing off three assists. Washington finished the game with six points and two steals.

    Sophomore guard Tiffany Wilson (Mayfair HS) added 12 points, six rebounds and five assists, while sophomore forward Genesis Lewis (Paramount HS) finished with 10 points and eight caroms. Freshman forward Mercedes Taylor (Gahr HS) was strong on the boards, pulling down nine, while she also added nine points.