In a game defined by momentum swings and clutch performances, Benedictine Mesa held off La Sierra for a 72-67 victory after a hard-fought battle that went down to the wire.

First Quarter: 
La Sierra opened strong, jumping out to a 4-0 lead behind Amaya Sanchez and Breonna Martinez. Benedictine Mesa responded with Naomi Elliott and Alannah Northam leading the charge, briefly taking the lead at 6-5. The teams traded baskets throughout the frame, with Martinez hitting a late three-pointer and sinking two free throws in the final second to give La Sierra an 18-16 edge after one.

Second Quarter: 
La Sierra extended its lead early in the second quarter thanks to Sanchez and Crystal Smith, but Benedictine Mesa clawed back. Valerie Van Dijk provided a spark off the bench, scoring inside and grabbing key rebounds. Elliott's three-pointer at 1:47 gave the Redhawks their first lead since the opening minutes. Despite a late layup from Angeline Valdivia, Benedictine Mesa closed the half ahead 35-33.

Third Quarter: 
The Golden Eagles tied the game immediately after halftime with a Martinez layup, but turnovers proved costly. Arvallo's three-pointer and Van Dijk's dominance in the paint helped Benedictine Mesa build a cushion. La Sierra fought back with a Sanchez three-pointer and Garrett's layup, but Elliott's clutch triple and Wilcox's late basket gave the Redhawks a 52-47 lead heading into the fourth.

Fourth Quarter: 
Benedictine Mesa opened the final frame with free throws from Northam and a layup by Van Dijk to push the lead to nine. La Sierra battled back behind Garrett's free throws and Martinez's three-pointer, trimming the deficit to five with under a minute left. Sydney Wilson hit a deep three with four seconds remaining to make it 69-65, but Benedictine Mesa iced the game at the line, with Arvallo sinking two free throws in the final second for a 72-67 victory.