SBVC women face tough tests

By Michelle Gardner

Staff Writer

The San Bernardino Valley College women’s basketball team will be battle tested by the time Foothill Conference play starts. The Wolverines (7-2) lost Saturday to No. 5 Pasadena (11-1), the same foe that handed them their first loss of the year.

The going gets tougher as SBVC travels to No. 2 Mt. SAC (15-1) for a 5:30 p.m. game Friday against the defending state champion Mounties. Then comes a game with No. 11 Saddleback (5-0).

SBVC had trouble with Pasadena’s size up front, an advantage that Mt. SAC will have as well. Crebbin said she will be looking for more production from her guards.

“We have to get more from our guards, better shots, more shots. That’s where our strength is,” coach Susan Crebbin said. “Then if they start making some of those, it takes pressure off the girls up front. We don’t have the size to go toe-to-toe with them in the paint.”

The Wolverines are ranked 20th in the state and 10th in Southern California. Shy Walter (13.3) is the team’s leading scorer, with Simeone Baker (7.3) the top rebounder. Jasmine Marshall (Arroyo Valley) leads the team in assists and steals. SBVC boasts the top defense in the state, allowing just 47.6 points per game.