Women's Basketball Dominates in Back-to-Back Victories

SHELBY, NC – The Cleveland Community College women's basketball team continues to showcase their strength with consecutive victories over Brunswick Community College and Louisburg College. The Yetis cruised past Brunswick with a commanding 92-46 win on February 14, 2025, before securing a hard-fought 71-60 triumph over Louisburg on February 17, 2025.

Game 1: Cleveland Overwhelms Brunswick in 92-46 Blowout

Cleveland CC established their dominance early against Brunswick, outscoring them 22-14 in the first quarter. The Yetis' defensive pressure intensified in the second period, holding Brunswick to just 10 points while extending their lead to 40-24 at halftime.

In the second half, Cleveland continued to control the game, scoring 20 points in the third quarter and an explosive 32 points in the fourth. Brunswick struggled offensively, managing just 14 and 8 points in the final two quarters, respectively.

Key Performances for Cleveland

• Jasmine Twitty led the charge with 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting and 10 rebounds.
• Jonnah Castillo was lights-out from beyond the arc, hitting five three-pointers en route to 21 points.
• Kari Lee showcased her all-around game, tallying 19 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds.
• Grace East contributed 12 points off the bench, knocking down four three-pointers.

Game 2: Cleveland Holds Off Louisburg for 71-60 Win

Louisburg College provided a tougher challenge for Cleveland, jumping out to a 21-20 lead in the first quarter. Both teams battled evenly in the second period, resulting in a tight 39-38 halftime lead for Louisburg.

However, the Yetis turned up the intensity in the second half, outscoring Louisburg 19-10 in the third quarter to take control. They maintained their advantage in the fourth, closing out the game with a 14-11 quarter to secure their second straight victory.

Key Performances for CCC

• Jasmine Twitty once again dominated, posting a stellar double-double with 23 points and 21 rebounds.
• Sydnie Enste provided efficient scoring, shooting 7-of-10 from the field and contributing 18 points.
• Xiomara Estela chipped in 12 points, knocking down two three-pointers.

With these back-to-back wins, the Yetis continue to establish themselves as a dominant force. They will aim to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.