Panthers Completed West Coast Shootout Play
The Sacramento City College women’s basketball team finished the tournament at San Joaquin Delta College with a 2-2 record.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Basketball
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Sacramento City College’s women’s basketball team competed in the recent West Coast Shootout at San Joaquin Delta College. The Panthers secured a 2-2 record during the tournament, with victories over Mission College and Las Positas College.
Why it matters
The team’s participation in the tournament serves as a foundational period for building defensive consistency as the squad eyes a 20-win season. Coaches emphasize academic and defensive standards to prepare for upcoming playoff ambitions.
The Panthers finished the tournament with a 2-2 record and a 38% field goal percentage. Individual standout Kamaya Jones recorded 17 points in the victory against Mission College.
The players
Sacramento City College
This is the local higher education institution where the women’s basketball team is based.
Kamaya Jones
She is a key athlete on the team who scored 17 points in the tournament game against Mission College.
The details
During the tournament at San Joaquin Delta College, the team relied on internal accountability and scheduling reminders to maintain performance standards. Players also focus on managing their emotional and mental well-being to balance the demands of the sport.
Timeline
The team finished the 2025-2026 season with a 14-16 record and a 3.097 GPA.
The Panthers competed in the West Coast Shootout tournament in September 2026.
The current 2026-2027 basketball season is now underway.
The Big Picture
The team’s recent attainment of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top-25 Team Honor Roll highlights their commitment to maintaining high academic standards. This success follows a 3.097 GPA performance during the previous season, establishing a culture of success in both athletics and academics.
The team is currently targeting a 20-win season to secure a spot in the playoffs. Success in reaching the state championship will depend on maintaining defensive consistency throughout the 2026-2027 season.
The takeaway
The Panthers remain focused on defensive improvement as a core strategy for achieving their goal of a state championship appearance. Players continue to balance high-level athletic expectations with the rigorous demands of maintaining academic honor roll status.
Further reading
For more updates on local college athletic programs, visit the Sacramento Basketball page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Express.
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