2025-26 Hornet Women's Basketball News

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DARK HORSE HORNETS ADVANCE TO ROUND 3 OF SOCAL REGIONALS
DARK HORSE HORNETS ADVANCE TO ROUND 3 OF SOCAL REGIONALS

The dark horse Hornets did it again! No. 23 Fullerton College continued its postseason run on Saturday night knocking off No. 7 Mt. San Jacinto 55-52 on the road in the second round of the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs.

HORNETS UPSET SANTA BARBARA IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS
HORNETS UPSET SANTA BARBARA IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS

A big first-half surge proved to be the difference as the No. 23 seeded FC women’s basketball squad upset No. 10 Santa Barbara City 70-63 on the road Tuesday night in the first round of the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs.

TWO SOPHOMORE HORNETS EARN ALL-OEC HONORS
TWO SOPHOMORE HORNETS EARN ALL-OEC HONORS

Sophomore standouts Erin Choi and Hailey Lakey earned All-Orange Empire Conference honors after finishing the season as the conference’s top two scorers.

PLAYOFF-BOUND HORNETS!
PLAYOFF-BOUND HORNETS!

For the second consecutive season under head coach Dan Desmond, the FC women’s basketball team has earned a berth in the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs.

TOUGH LOSS AGAINST ORANGE COAST
TOUGH LOSS AGAINST ORANGE COAST

The Hornets showed toughness and determination on the road Tuesday night battling No. 14 Orange Coast College before coming up short in a 54-43 loss to the Pirates.

HORNETS ALL CHARGED UP
HORNETS ALL CHARGED UP

The Hornets faced off against No. 7 Cypress College on Tuesday night at home and stunned the Chargers 69-56 in a key Orange Empire Conference showdown.

CHOI LEADS CHARGE OVER NO. 25 SANTA ANA
CHOI LEADS CHARGE OVER NO. 25 SANTA ANA

In an Orange Empire Conference showdown, the FC women’s basketball squad traveled to Santa Ana College on Friday night and came away with an impressive 43-33 road victory over the Dons.

BREAKTHROUGH-WIN OVER RIVERSIDE CITY
BREAKTHROUGH-WIN OVER RIVERSIDE CITY

The Hornets snapped a four-game home losing streak Wednesday night holding off a scrappy Riverside City squad 71-50 for a much-needed conference victory.

RUNNING AGROUND VS. PIRATES
RUNNING AGROUND VS. PIRATES

The FC women’s basketball team faced a tough Orange Empire Conference test on Friday night falling at home to No. 9 Orange Coast College 70-49 despite a strong early push.

HORNETS STEAL ONE FROM SANTA ANA
HORNETS STEAL ONE FROM SANTA ANA

Fullerton took on No. 21 Santa Ana College at home Wednesday night and stunned the Dons 53-50, in an Orange Empire Conference showdown.

FULLERTON TAMES THE TIGERS
FULLERTON TAMES THE TIGERS

The FC women’s basketball squad took care of business on the road last Friday knocking off Riverside City College 72-46 in an Orange Empire Conference showdown.

DROPPED OEC OPENER DUE TO LATE SADDLEBACK SURGE
DROPPED OEC OPENER DUE TO LATE SADDLEBACK SURGE

Fullerton faced a tough challenge at home Wednesday night hosting No. 22 Saddleback College in the Orange Empire Conference opener, and despite a strong effort came up short in a 78-61 loss.

HAPPY NEW YEAR VICTORY!
HAPPY NEW YEAR VICTORY!

The Hornets rang in the new year at home Friday night with a nail-biting 65-63 victory against No. 22 San Diego Mesa College in a non-conference shootout.

46TH CR HOLIDAY CROSSOVER DAY 3: TOUGH LOSS TO SBCC
46TH CR HOLIDAY CROSSOVER DAY 3: TOUGH LOSS TO SBCC

The Hornets wrapped up the 46th Colleen Riley Holiday Crossover on Saturday night with a 68-61 loss to Santa Barbara City College despite a strong effort.

46TH CR HOLIDAY CROSSOVER DAY 2: FC VANQUISHES IMPERIAL VALLEY
46TH CR HOLIDAY CROSSOVER DAY 2: FC VANQUISHES IMPERIAL VALLEY

On day two of the Colleen Riley Holiday Crossover, Fullerton took on Imperial Valley Friday afternoon in the Nest and vanquished the Desert Warriors 64-31.

46TH CR HOLIDAY CROSSOVER DAY 1: HORNETS FLY OVER SKYLINE
46TH CR HOLIDAY CROSSOVER DAY 1: HORNETS FLY OVER SKYLINE

The FC women's basketball squad opened the 46th Colleen Riley Holiday Classic in the Hornet's Nest on Thursday night with a 64-58 victory over Skyline College.