The MSJC women's basketball team picked up a key Inland Empire Athletic Conference victory on Wednesday night as they won at home over visiting Victor Valley 83-40.

The Eagles fought through a highly competitive first quarter to take a 20-13 lead after one.  MSJC's defense did a solid job in the second period allowing the Eagles to increase their lead to 40-20 by halftime.  MSJC closed the game out in the second half with some strong work on the boards as they out scored the Rams 43-20 in the second half.

Four Eagles finished the night in double figures led by Rayven Crook who scored a game high 19 points.  Alexis Pina came off the bench to add 16 points and 12 rebounds as she recorded a double double in the win.  Sandee Heiermann had 14 points to go along with 6 rebounds and 5 assists for MSJC.  Deja Blue just missed a triple double on the night as she grabbed a game high 15 rebounds while scoring 13 points and dishing out a season high 9 assists.

The win for MSJC improved their overall record to 16-4, they are now 6-0 in IEAC action, Victor Valley fell to 14-7 and 5-1.

The Eagles will be back in action on Saturday when they travel to Chaffey to take on the Panthers in a 1 pm contest.  There will be a men's game immediately following on Saturday at 3 pm.