For the Bakersfield College women’s basketball team, the long season has finally come to an end.
The Renegades endured a season ending 94-44 loss to the Citrus College Owls on Feb. 21.
The closest the Renegades got was being down 22-12, but the Owls built a 35-18 halftime lead and never looked back.
Against Citrus, Taquedia Brown had 16 points and nine rebounds, while Nicole Lopez added 10 points.
For Citrus, Terri Washington had 26 points while Jazmine Matthews also added 26 points.
Also for Citrus, Shateah West had 13 points, while Bianca Nunez added 12 points.
“I thought this season was a lot of missed opportunities,” coach Paula Dahl said.
“We started the year off with a lot of promise. We had changes in personnel that we didn’t expect. As a result, it impacted us, and it kind of held us back for a while.”
Dahl said that her team started to play better when they got into conference play.
“The second half of the season we really started playing more disciplined ball. We had opportunities to win several games in the second half of conference,” she said.
“I was pleased that we did finally start competing. It was tough. I had a group of kids that were committed and finished the year out and didn’t complain. For that I am grateful.”
Dahl mentioned that despite winning only 7 games in 2 seasons she still has the passion to coach.
“The fire is there. I am out recruiting very hard for next season. I am really excited about the prospects we have lined up,” said Dahl.
“I am excited for next year and excited to see what we can do.”
Dahl said that she will change the way her team does certain things next season.
“I started off the season giving our team a green light on shooting whenever they wanted to. That was a mistake. We were doing that for the first time,” she said. “We were trying it and thought it would work. Early on, it did. I won’t do that again. I will stick to what I know.”
Dahl once again thanked the fans for sticking with the team throughout the season.
“Our families were amazing this year. The parents were extremely supportive. That makes all the difference,” said Dahl. “There was a genuine care for their daughters. That’s why their daughters were great kids too because they have that strong family support.”
The Renegades finished the season with a record of 4-24 overall and 1-11 in the Western State Conference.