The Skyline women’s basketball team played Mission College on Feb. 8 with a frustrating loss at 82-72. Comfortable on their own home court, the Trojan women fought hard to gain control of the scoreboard.

The team warmed up with a calm and collected attitude. They entered the game with a 12-12 record, having won their second conference game this season against Chabot College the week before.

Maintaining their composure, they stepped onto the court ready to play. The tip off was won by the Mission Saints, who scored the first basket of the game. Freshman Karen Jakobs returned immediately with a basket, putting Skyline on the board. The two teams relayed back and forth between courts.

The Trojans played a fast-paced game and did well getting around Mission College’s tight defense. Skyline moved quickly around the court to find open shots. Their swift offense allowed a number of players to make excellent outside shots, including a nice layup by Chelsea Bandebel.

Skyline’s defense worked hard to defend their court. Mission moved down the court passing the ball from player to player until Skyline’s Brittney Kelly took back possession of the ball with an exciting steal. Bianca Hussein set up an excellent screen, opening up the lane for a potential basket.

Although the game ended with a loss by 10 points, Skyline fought hard with unwavering determination until the clock stopped.   

Throughout the game no one cheered louder than the Trojan bench. Ignoring their seats, the players’ cheers of support and encouragement roared across the gym.

“Despite our tough loss against Mission College, we’re working hard at practice to focus on our last week of conference games,” says Grati Vitug, a sophomore guard. “We have important games coming up.”

Even though this was not a conference game, the loss was tough nonetheless. The Lady Trojans are currently ranked fourth place in Coast Conference: North and are preparing for their next home game on Feb. 17 against City College of San Francisco.