The Las Positas College women’s basketball team displayed notable progress in a 73-55 loss to San Jose City College on November 4, 2026, in San Jose, California. The Hawks held a two-point lead at halftime before the Jaguars made second-half defensive adjustments to pull away for the win.
Las Positas was led by Nadia Mirghani, who scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Sophia Lopez added 14 points along with 13 rebounds for a double-double, and Noora Kaur contributed 14 points. Guard Brooke Agdoma distributed eight assists, providing solid passing and game management.
San Jose, ranked among the “others” in the CCCWCA State Top 25 Preseason Rankings and a team that finished 22-7 last season, utilized a 1-3-1 zone defense in the first half that Las Positas prepared well for. The Jaguars switched to a 2-3 zone in the second half, which disrupted the Hawks’ offense and helped San Jose secure the victory. Zoe Urbano North and Zoey Hinkle combined for 42 points and 17 rebounds to lead San Jose’s offense.
Las Positas head coach Patrick Coffey acknowledged the team’s improvement against a stronger opponent compared to previous matchups where San Jose had won by larger margins. Coffey noted that San Jose had more depth and strategic plays at this point in the year but emphasized his team’s competitive effort and plans to continue improving their execution, especially against varied defensive schemes.
Las Positas improved to a 2-1 record and prepared to face Big 8 Conference opponent Cosumnes River College on November 12, 2026.
CSB Take
The Las Positas College women’s basketball team’s competitive showing against a highly ranked San Jose City College reflects important progress under new head coach Patrick Coffey. The team’s ability to contend through halftime against a top program highlights their potential in the Coast Conference-South. Continued focus on adjustments and execution against different defensive zones will be key to closing the gap with conference powerhouses as the season advances.
Source: Original report
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