After leading the Dons to the 2013-14 CCCAA Playoffs, Jazmine Johnson and Ashley Whisler received scholarships to transfer to California State University, Monterey Bay to continue their academic and athletic careers.
Ashley Whisler led the way for the Dons with 35 points followed by Jazmine Johnson with 18. The Dons will now travel to top-seeded Ventura College on Saturday.
The Dons turned a strong first half of the season into a playoff bid and are being rewarded with a home game against Cerritos College on Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m.
After the two teams played to a 31-31 tie in the first half, the visiting Gauchos outscored the Dons by 7 in the second half to even the season series.
The Dons took home their tournament championship with Carly Ducat and Alexus Lopez being named All-Tournament while Ashley Whisler was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
The Dons built a 17 point lead at the half before going on to claim the win while advancing to the semifinals of the tournament. Their next opponent, Merced College, moved on with a win over College of the Desert.
The Dons defeated Merced College 61-52 to advance to the championship game of the Santa Ana College Tournament. Ashley Whisler scored 31 points, including 16-for-16 from the free throw line, to lead the Dons.