ATHERTON, CA – In an impressive showing at Haynes-Prim Pavilion, Menlo College Women's Basketball claimed their first PacWest victory of the season with a dominant 82-63 win over the Chaminade Silverswords. The Oaks took control after halftime, locking in an early lead and maintaining it throughout the final 20 minutes to deliver a statement performance in front of their home crowd.
Oak Standouts
Tonight's victory was certainly a team-effort with appearances from many Oaks off the bench.
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Mehkia Applewhite led the way with a game-high 23 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including a perfect 4-of-4 from beyond the arc. She also added 7 rebounds and 3 assists in 33 minutes of action.
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Jesni Cooper contributed 16 points, hitting 7-of-11 from the field, while adding 3 rebounds and 2 steals.
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Alberte Frisch made her presence felt with 11 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, and a block, showcasing her versatility on both ends of the floor.
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Jordyn Rosette filled the stat sheet with 11 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in her 32 minutes of play.
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Taylor Westbrook provided valuable contributions off the bench, tallying 6 points and 4 rebounds in just 14 minutes.
Breaking Down the Oaks
Menlo set the tone early, scoring 33 points in a dominant first quarter, fueled by sharp shooting and aggressive drives to the basket. By halftime, the Oaks had built a comfortable 52-23 lead, thanks to a relentless offensive attack and tight defensive pressure that forced 18 turnovers from Chaminade.
The second half saw Menlo continue their strong play, controlling the pace and keeping Chaminade at a comfortable deficit. The Oaks excelled in the paint, scoring 38 points inside, and turned 15 Silverswords' turnovers into 23 points. Defensively, Menlo matched Chaminade's rebounding efforts with 42 boards, while their 8 steals and 4 blocks highlighted a cohesive team effort. The Oaks also shot an efficient 46% from the field, including 7-of-16 from three-point range (43%), underscoring their balanced offensive attack.
Up Next…
This memorable victory marks a significant step forward for the Oaks as they aim to build momentum in PacWest play. With their first conference win secured, Menlo will look to carry this confidence into their next matchup on Thursday against the Warriors of Jessup University in Rocklin, CA at 5:30pm.
