Cuesta College Women’s Basketball started the 2026-27 season 0-2 after a 67-51 loss to Hartnell College on November 3 at Stork Gym. The Cougars led 31-29 at halftime but were outscored in the second half, including a decisive 22-point third quarter by Hartnell, which sealed their advantage.
Returning all-Western State Conference center Kinzie Amer led Cuesta with nine rebounds and four assists, though she scored only four points. Sophomore guard Alyssa Gonzalez and freshman guard Violet Pace each contributed 11 points, while freshman guard Brooklyn Waldram also scored in double digits, helping Cuesta remain competitive.
Cuesta will try to recover from the early loss at home on Saturday with a 1 p.m. game against Santa Monica College in Stork Gym.
CSB Take
The defeat to Hartnell highlights Cuesta College Women’s Basketball’s need to sustain offensive and defensive effort across all quarters. Despite the loss, promising performances by young guards Violet Pace and Brooklyn Waldram provide a foundation for improvement. The upcoming home matchup against Santa Monica College is a crucial opportunity for Cuesta to regroup and begin building momentum in the Western State Conference season.
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