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The 209 College Corner: Roundup of UOP, SJDC athletics (March 18-24)

shannon mia belt, the stockton record
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University of the Pacific women’s basketball punched its ticket to the second round of the WNIT Tournament after taking down Cal Poly 63-43.

Forward Elizabeth Elliott led the Tigers with 16 points and five rebounds while guard Kadie Deaton added 11 points. Along with being the Tigers' go-to offensively, Elliott was their best defender against the Mustangs. She matched her career-high in blocks for the fifth time, finishing the game with four blocks.

They will continue their season in Minnesota taking on the Golden Gophers at 5 p.m. on March 26 with a shot at the Super 16 on the line.

Senior Guard Liz Smith(24) sets up the offense during a Women’s NIT first round game against Cal Poly at UOP’s Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA
Senior Guard Liz Smith(24) sets up the offense during a Women’s NIT first round game against Cal Poly at UOP’s Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA

Pacific baseball

The Tigers picked up their fourth win of the season during their March 20 matchup against Sacramento State beating the Hornets 3-2.

Freshman Gabe Camacho was the key to doing so as he smacked one deep for a walk-off home run to secure Pacific’s win. That momentum was carried over to their next three-game series against Pepperdine as the Tigers took game one 9-6.

They are currently 5-16 overall and 1-0 in West Coast Conference play so far this season.

Pacific Women’s water polo

Pacific’s sophomore Dora Alaksza was named the Golden Coast Conference Player of the Week following a stellar outing that earned the Tigers back-to-back victories.

In their match against Cal State East Bay on March 14 she finished with a career-high 10 points, seven goals and three assists. They would go on to beat the Pioneers 18-9. Alaksza followed that performance up with six points, four goals and two assists during an outing against Santa Clara on March 16.

This marks the second time in her career she’s been named GCC Player of the Year. Pacific holds a 12-8 overall record and is ranked No. 20 in the nation.

20170505Pacific's Kyra Christmas prepares to take a shot during a practice at UOP's Kjeldsen Pool in Stockton. CLIFFORD OTO/THE RECORD.Transmission Reference: REC1705052014365247
20170505Pacific's Kyra Christmas prepares to take a shot during a practice at UOP's Kjeldsen Pool in Stockton. CLIFFORD OTO/THE RECORD.Transmission Reference: REC1705052014365247

San Joaquin Delta College baseball

The Mustangs escaped with a 2-1 series victory over Sacramento City College to push their overall record to 17-11.

Despite opening up the three-game series with a 5-3 loss to the Panthers on March 19, head coach Reed Peters got his team locked in. Delta College took the next game 10-1 nearly shutting out the Panthers thanks to pitcher Tyson Pereira who only allowed two hits all game.

The Mustangs took the third game with an even bigger margin winning 13-2. Leading them offensively were Drew Giannini, Dominic Rodriguez, Logan Drummond and Mateo Garcia, who each reeled in three RBIs apiece.

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San Joaquin Delta College softball

With its 6-0 victory over Butte College on March 20, Delta College is currently on a seven-game winning streak.

Leading the Mustangs offensively past the Roadrunners was shortstop Erica Tovar. She came through during her at-bats, finishing the game with three RBIs, two hits and a run. Pitcher Rebecca Bunnel also had a solid performance holding Butte scoreless. She ended the game with four strikeouts and only allowed two hits.

The Mustangs currently hold a 17-3 overall record with their only three losses this season, one against West Valley College and two against Sacrament City College.

Miekayla Surnip of San Joaquin Delta College track and field prepares to throw a javelin during one of the team's meet in the 2023 season.
Miekayla Surnip of San Joaquin Delta College track and field prepares to throw a javelin during one of the team's meet in the 2023 season.

San Joaquin Delta College track and field

Delta College track and field competed in the Hornet Invitational and the San Mateo Invitational on March 15 and March 16. Multiple runners and throwers came away with gold across the two invitationals.

In the hammer-throwing event, Isabella Popejoy took home first place with a 49.80-meter throw, while on the men’s side, Nicholas Clemons took first place with a 49.09-meter throw. For women’s shot put, Breeanna Brown set a personal record by throwing 11.94 meters for gold.

Chaleiyb Piggee took home first place in the men’s triple jump event with a score of 14.05 meters. In the men’s 1,500-meter race, Johnny Sandoval brought home silver with his personal record time of three minutes and 57 seconds.

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Record reporter Shannon Belt covers sports. She can be reached at sbelt@recordnet.com or on Twitter @ShannonBelt3. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow.

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