PLEASANT HILL, Calif. — The American River College women's basketball team delivered a commanding performance in their first game after the holiday break, securing a 73-41 road victory against Diablo Valley College on Tuesday afternoon.

Despite a slow start that saw the Beavers trailing 11-8 after the first quarter, the team ignited in the second period. American River outscored the Vikings 25-10 before halftime, establishing a lead they would never relinquish. The Beavers' relentless pressure defense and offensive efficiency stifled DVC, holding the Vikings to exactly 10 points in each of the final three quarters.

Key Game Highlights:

• Dominant Performance: Samiya Jenkins led the charge with a massive double-double, recording 36 points and 20 rebounds.

• Bench Contribution: Jessica Lowe provided a spark off the bench, contributing 10 points and 2 steals.

• Defensive Pressure: The Beavers forced 18 turnovers and limited DVC to a mere 37.2% shooting from the field.

• Cleaning the Glass: American River dominated the boards, outrebounding the Vikings 54-0 according to official game statistics.

The Beavers utilized a balanced attack to wear down the DVC defense, finishing with 11 assists and 19 steals as a team. The victory marks a strong start to the winter stretch as the team looks to build momentum in the Big 8 Conference.

American River will look to carry this energy into their next matchup as they continue their 2025-26 campaign.