Cardinals Edge Dragons in Defensive Battle, 48-46

Columbia, MD- In a tightly contested matchup, the Cardinals women's basketball team secured a hard-fought 48-46 victory over the Howard Community College Dragons. Led by a balanced offensive attack and dominant rebounding, the Cardinals battled through shooting struggles to claim the win- their sixth straight.

Clutch Performances Lift Cardinals

Serafina Stubbs was the leading scorer for CCBC Catonsville, dropping 18 points while also grabbing 10 rebounds. Stubbs was a force at the free-throw line, converting 8-of-9 attempts. Jocelyn Fogle also made a major impact, tallying 17 points and an impressive 19 rebounds to control the paint.

Jayda Mayles contributed 7 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, helping the Cardinals maintain offensive flow. Emily Bartlett and Unique Santiago added key defensive efforts, combining for 5 rebounds. Maleyah Bell provided valuable minutes off the bench despite struggling from the field, finishing with 2 rebounds and 3 assists.

Tough Defensive Stand Seals Victory

Although the Cardinals shot just 28.1% from the field (16-for-57) and 15.4% from beyond the arc (2-for-13), their aggressive rebounding (47 total, including 33 defensive boards) kept them in the game. Their defense held the Dragons to tough shots throughout the contest, limiting second-chance opportunities.

With the game coming down to the final moments, Catonsville's defensive intensity forced Howard into a tough final possession, sealing the victory. Despite turning the ball over 22 times, the Cardinals' ability to dominate the boards and convert at the free-throw line (14-for-20, 70%) proved to be the difference-maker.

Looking Ahead

With this victory, CCBC Catonsville continues to build momentum as they push forward to the Region 20 Tournament. Seeding will be determined shortly.