The game was close, but the Cerritos women’s basketball team fell short on Wednesday, losing 73-63.

It was certainly a test for the Falcons as they were going up against Mt. SAC, 19-2.

In a South Coast Conference crossover game the Falcons were certainly ready to show what they got.

The game was pretty much an inside dominance for Cerritos as 16 of its 24 points came from inside the paint.

Many of the points came from fast break or put backs from misses or offensive rebounds.

Fourteen points were scored through 16 minutes in the paint up until forward Rachel Butler hit a jumper from the left wing.

A key play in the first half was when Maleta Daughtery drove strong to the basket getting the score and the foul.

Diving for balls and playing good defense helped the Falcons finish the half on a 7-0 run and lead 24-22 at halftime.

Daughtery saw the second half as a “Good Effort” as they went in the second half with the lead.

Although, the second half momentum seemed to be on the side of Mt. SAC as it scored 51 points and held Cerritos to 39 points.

The majority of the half was each team going at one another, scoring right after the other team would.

It was more of a loose type play of basketball from both teams as more shots from outside were taken and turnovers, more on Cerritos behalf.

A crucial 7-1 run from the Mounties seemed to put away the Falcons from the field and the free throw line.

Throughout the game the Mounties were 23 of 33 from the line, while Cerritos were a subpar 2 of 10.

Even with the last minute shooting spree from Daughtery, it was not enough to get around Mt. SAC, losing 73-63.

Daughtery was the leading scorer in the game with 21 points which also came with five three-pointers.

Even with the outcome of the game Butler, said about her team, “We played really well as a unit.”

She said, “We’ve grown a lot so far and we have a good group of women.”

Despite losing, coach Karen Williver said, “I’m proud of the team, (it) played hard.”