San José City College Jaguars lock down Mission College Saints, 64–47, behind balanced attack
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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19 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 64 |
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15 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 47 |
Team Stats
Mission
| Game Statistics | San Jose | Mission |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (27-56) | (19-69) |
| Field Goal % | 48.2% | 27.5% |
| Rebounds | 38 | 31 |
| Assists | 22 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 15 |
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Defense traveled well for San José City College on Wednesday night.
The Jaguars leaned on rebounding, ball movement, and timely shooting to pull away from Mission for a 64–47 Coast Conference road victory, controlling the game for long stretches and closing it out with stops.
San José set the tone early, opening on a 9–2 run and building a 19–15 edge after one quarter. The Jaguars widened the gap in the second, holding Mission to just 10 points and taking a 41–25 halftime lead.
From there, it was about composure. Every Mission push was answered by a rebound, a kick-out pass, or a steady finish in the paint. Hayley Johnson anchored the effort with 18 points and 11 rebounds, working inside for second-chance buckets and key defensive boards. Synise Byrd added 16 points, including four three-pointers, and pulled down eight rebounds to pace the backcourt.
Kaydin Meyer provided an efficient spark, scoring 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting, while Ember Navarro filled the stat sheet with eight assists, four steals, and five rebounds, helping San José control tempo even on a night when shots came and went.
As a team, the Jaguars shot 48 percent from the field and dished out 22 assists, while limiting Mission to 27.5 percent shooting and 22.6 percent from beyond the arc. San José also owned the glass, 38–31, and forced difficult looks throughout the night. Mission was led by Gabbie Gerrodette's 16 points and Alyssa Lopez's 11, but the Saints struggled to find rhythm against San José's pressure and interior defense.
The Jaguars pushed the margin to 55–36 entering the fourth and methodically closed it out, turning rebounds into clock-eating possessions down the stretch. It wasn't flashy. It was disciplined, balanced, and physical, the kind of road win that builds momentum as conference play deepens. For San José, it was another reminder that when the defense tightens and the ball moves, the Jaguars are tough to beat.