https://vcweplayhard.com en-us https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260502ofwupn The VC women's basketball team was well-represented on the 2025-26 Western State Conference North Division women's basketball all-conference team with Kayla Lumas, Olivia Decierdo and Riannah Lopez all earning first team All-WSC accolades. Charnelle Nichols was also honord with an honorable-mention All-WSC award. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260502ofwupn https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602261onc68 The VC women's basketball team fought to the end, but ultimately fell 68-50 at Long Beach in the opening round of the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs Wednesday. The No. 11-seeded Vikings used a decisive third-quarter surge to pull away from No. 22 Ventura. Kayla Lumas led all scorers with 20 points and Charnelle Nichols posted a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds in the season-ending decision. Olivia Decierdo netted 13 points with three assists. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602261onc68 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260223wopt77 The VC women's basketball team is returning to the postseason after finishing 15-13 during the 2025-26 campaign and 8-4 in Western State Conference play. The Pirates are seeded No. 22 and will travel to No. 11 Long Beach on Wednesday Feb. 25 for a first round match up with the Vikings in the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260223wopt77 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602213owbon The VC women's basketball team used a decisive fourth-quarter surge and a strong night from Kayla Lumas to pull away for a 55–46 road victory at Oxnard Friday. Clinging to a three-point lead after three quarters, the Pirates closed with a 16–10 advantage in the final 10 minutes to secure the win. Lumas netted 23 points on the night to lead the effort in the regular season finale. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602213owbon https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602194betli A dominant third-quarter surge and a balanced scoring effort powered Ventura to a 61-42 victory over Allan Hancock on Wednesday night at the Athletic Event Center. Riannah Lopez scored 21 points with eight rebounds and Olivia Decierdo netted 19 points with six boards, three assists and three steals to lead the effort. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602194betli https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602152wavps Riannah Lopez poured in a game-high 27 points to lead Ventura College to a 58-48 road victory over Cuesta on Saturday as VC broke the game open in the fourth quarter after three tightly contested frames. Trailing 14-12 after the first quarter, the Pirates methodically flipped the game with a 15-point second quarter to take a 27-25 edge into halftime. Ventura maintained its narrow advantage in a defensive-minded third, leading 41-38 heading to the final 10 minutes, before closing with a 17-10 surge in the fourth to pull away for the 10-point win. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602152wavps https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260207zio6jy The Pirates' women's basketball team rode a dominant first quarter to a double-digit lead but could not hold off a relentless Santa Barbara rally late, falling 57-54 on Saturday at the Athletic Event Center. Sienna Angell led all scorers with 16 points and Riannah Lopez netted 15 to lead Ventura in the Western State Conference contest. VC carried a 13-point advantage into halftime before Santa Barbara closed strong, outscoring Ventura 17-8 in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260207zio6jy https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602053l71id The VC women's basketball team kept its game at Moorpark tight for a half before falling to the Raiders 75-55 Wednesday. Olivia Decierdo led the way for Ventura with 20 points and Kalya Lumas netted 15 in the effort. Charnelle Nichols contributed 11 points and a team-high six rebounds with five steals defensively. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602053l71id https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260201trnpng The VC women's basketball team came back from a fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Los Angeles Mission 59-56 Saturday at the Athletic Event Center. Olivia Decierdo again led the Pirates with 22-points, including a 10-14 performance from the free throw line. Riannah Lopez netted 14 points in the game while Sienna Angell and Kayla Lumas each contributed 11 to the victory. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260201trnpng https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260125tmnsvp The VC women's basketball team had a stifling defensive effort Saturday afternoon, defeating Allan Hancock 63-30 in Santa Maria. The Bulldogs were limited to a 16 percent shooting effort by the Pirates as VC held them to single digits in each quarter of play. Olivia Decierdo had a double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds, while handing out six assists and grabbing five steals in the contest and Kalya Lumas netted 19 points. Sienna Angell contributed 12 points for Ventura in the triumph. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260125tmnsvp https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202601226byfbx The VC women's basketball team took an early lead against visiting Cuesta, and never looked back in their 65-45 victory over the Cougars Wednesday. Charnelle Nichols led a balanced scorebook with 14 points while Kayla Lumas netted 13 points with six rebounds. Sienna Angell scored 11 points, also with six boards, and Alyssa Ballesteros also contributed 11 points. Olivia Decierdo scored nine points and Ava Elliott grabbed six boards in the triumph for the Pirates. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202601226byfbx https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202601180y7w5y The Pirates' women's basketball team held a late lead against Los Angeles Trade Tech Saturday, but ultimately fell to the Beavers 66-63 at the Athletic Event Center. Kayla Lumas led the way for Ventura with 23 points and Riannah Lopez talled 22 in the setback. Sienna Angell scored seven points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:39 remaining in the game, six assists and three steals. Olivia Decierdo grabbed a team-high six rebounds in the contest. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202601180y7w5y https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/2026011536dn6k The VC women's basketball team held a four point lead entering the fourth quarter but were unable to hold off hard-charging Santa Barbara, falling to the Vaqueros 60-57 in the Western State Conference contest. Riannah Lopez scored 21 points and pulled in seven rebounds to lead the Ventura effort and Olivia Decierdo contributed 10 points, four boards and three assists. Kayla Lumas netted nine points with four steals. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/2026011536dn6k https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202601112jg95d The VC women's basketball team dropped a Western State Conference game against Moorpark Saturday at the Athletic Event Center. Kayla Lumas led the effort for VC with 19 points and six rebounds, four steals while Olivia Decierdo netted 14 points with six boards. Charnelle Nichols aaded a team-best eight rebounds. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202601112jg95d https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260108xsq0oj Behind a perfect shooting night from Charnelle Nichols, the Pirates' women's basketball team shot its way to a 57-52 victory at Los Angeles Mission Wednesday to open Western State Conference play. Nichols was 6-6 from the floor, 1-1 from three, and 3-3 at the free throw line for 16 points to lead the way. Kayla Lumas netted 17 points and Riannah Lopez scored 12 for Ventura. The Pirates were 19-44 from the floor overall, 43 percent, and 7-17 from three, 41 percent while hitting 75 percent of their free throws, 12-16, in the contest. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260108xsq0oj https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/2025123103se1i The Ventura College women's basketball team dropped their final contest before the new year, falling 62-45 at state No.13 Glendale Tuesday evening. Kayla Lumas led with 12 points while Charnelle Nichols scored 10. Riannah Lopez netted nine points with six boards in the effort for the Pirates. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/2025123103se1i https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251228jmkggg The VC women's basketball team closed out the Optimist Crossover by holding off Pasadena for a 54-52 victory Saturday afternoon. Kayla Lumas led the way with 17 points while Riannah Lopez netted nine. Sienna Angell and Olivia Decierdo each contributed eight points to the Pirate victory. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251228jmkggg https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202512272uow9g The VC women's basketball team opened the Optimist Crossover Classic Friday with a setback against State No. 10-ranked Irvine Valley at the Athletic Event Center. Charnelle Nichols led Ventura with 13 points and Riannah Lopez scored nine points with 10 rebounds. Olivia Decierdo also netted nine points in the effort for the Pirates. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202512272uow9g https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251213tsv48t The VC women's basketball team fell behind early Saturday, and were not able to hold the lead after their comeback against the tournament hosts on the final day o fthe Buddy's All-Star Classic at Los Angeles Valley. The led 42-41 early in the fourth quarter, but the Monarchs were able to retake control down the stretch. Riannah Lopez scored 13 points to lead Ventura and Sofia Salgado added 11 to the effort. Kayla Lumas and Sienna Angell each pulled in seven rebounds in the contest. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251213tsv48t https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202512133noyqv The VC women's basketball team held a lead after one quarter gaainst San Francisco Friday before falling to the Rams on the second day of the Buddy's All-Star Classic at Los Angeles Valley. Charnelle Nichols led the effort for the second night in a row with 10 points while Riannah Lopezand Kayla Lumas each scored seven points. Sienna Angell grabbed a team-best eight rebounds and Nichols added seven boards. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202512133noyqv https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202512122xufyo The VC women's basketball team fell to Mt. San Antonio Thursday in the opening round of the Buddy's All-Star Classic at Los Angeles Valley College. Charnelle Nichols was the only VC player in double figures with 10 points while Kayla Lumas and Olivia Decierdo each netted nine. Decierdo also added five steals to the VC effort. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202512122xufyo https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202512040rrtk8 The Ventura College women's basketball team rolled to a 67-43 win at El Camino Wednesday evening in Torrance. Olivia Decierdo had 16 points with eight rbounds and four assists to lead the effort for VC while Riannah Lopez scored 15. Kalya Lumas and Sofia Salgado each netted 13 points in the balanced attack for the victory. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202512040rrtk8 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251123mynkms Pirate freshman Kayla Lumas dropped 30 points, 28 in the second half, to lead the VC women's basketball team to a 57-52 comeback victory over East Los Angeles Saturday at Oxnard College to close the Kiwanis Crossover. Lumas was 9-10 from the floor, including a 3-pointer, and 9-9 from the free throw line to bring Ventura back from a 26-11 halftime deficit. She also secured a team-best six rebounds and grabbed a pair of steals in the win. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251123mynkms https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202511223c7qqr The VC women's basketball team had a big start and a strong finish Friday night, defeating Santa Monica 63-34 on the opening day of the Kiwanis Crossover at the Athletic Event Center. Sienna Angell sank five 3-pointers to score 15 points for VC to lead the way and Charnelle Nichols also netted 15 in the victory. Olivia Decierdo handed out seven assists and pulled in nine rebounds in the effort for the Pirates (3-3). Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202511223c7qqr https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251115zzkxsk The VC women's basketball team surges to a 63-36 victory over LA Valley Saturday afternoon at the Athletic Event Center. Sofia salgado led the way for Ventura with 19 points while Kayla Lumas produced a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Sienna Angell contributed eight points and Olivia Decierdo netted six with four assists. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251115zzkxsk https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251115htmv7s The VC women's basketball team dropped a narrow decision Friday in the team' home oepenr, falling to Fullerton 49-45. Kayla Lumas led the effort with 11 points and Charnelle Nichols had 10 with a team-best eight rebounds in the game. Olivia Decierdo handed out five assists for the Pirates. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251115htmv7s https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251109mw2tkn The VC women's basketball team opened their 2025-26 campaign over the weekend at the Cougar Invitational at Los Angeles Southwest College. The Pirates defeated Desert in the opener before dropping an overtime decision to Irvine Valley and another close contest to Reedley. Kayla Lumas earned All-Tournament honors for Ventura with 43 points over the three games. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251109mw2tkn