POMONA, Calif. – The No. 21 ranked Broncos pulled out another victory in Kellogg Arena on Thursday night, defeating Sonoma State by a score of 60-55. With the win, the Broncos clinch a berth into the CCAA Tournament for the 28^th time in program history, while also improving to 19-4 on the season.  
 
Trailing 24-20 at halftime, the Broncos erupted for a dominant third quarter, outscoring Sonoma State 22-15 to seize momentum. Their defensive intensity and aggressive play in the paint proved crucial down the stretch, as they finished with 36 points in the key and a commanding 55-32 rebounding advantage. Their 55 rebounds against the Seawolves ranks second-most in a game this season.
 
Sydney Nelson led the charge with 15 points, eight rebounds, and four steals, turning in her 21^st consecutive game scoring in double figures. Hunter Hudson also nearly recorded a double-double with nine points and 13 boards. Senior Kalaya Buggs made an impact in the win, tallying 10 rebounds and eight points.
 
After struggling offensively in the first half, the Broncos came alive in the third quarter, with Nelson and Khamiyah Anderson fueling the rally. A strong defensive effort, including four team blocks and 10 steals, helped shut down the Seawolves' outside shooting and force key turnovers.
 
Despite the game remaining within single digits throughout the entire fourth quarter, the Broncos were able to maintain the lead for their 19^th win of the season.
 
 
Up Next
The Broncos will host Cal State San Marcos this Saturday, February 15^th, at 1:00 PM in Kellogg Arena. CPP defeated the Cougars 77-64 back on December 5^th.
 
 
Bronco Bits

• The Broncos are now 45-14 (.763) all-time against Sonoma State, including 6-4 in their past 10 games. Given the news of Sonoma State cutting their athletics department after this academic year, Thursday night's game could have been the last meeting between these two programs.
• Danelle Bishop is now 265-136 (.661) as head coach of the Broncos, including 204-92 (.689) in CCAA play. Including two previous stops at APU and CBU, Bishop is 403-221 all-time as a head coach.
• The Broncos have now made 28 of the 29 CCAA Tournaments ever hosted since 1985 (no conference tournament from 1999-2007).
• The team's 19-4 start is their best since the 2018-19 season.
• Sydney Nelson has now reached double figures in 21 consecutive games. In 52 career games played with the Broncos, Nelson has reached double figures 46 times.
• Kalaya Buggs is 37 points away and Cookie Marques is 24 points away from 1,000 career points, including their totals at other universities.