Jasmyne Martin

Jasmyne Martin
23 Jasmyne Martin
  • Height:
    5'8"
  • Hometown:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Position:
    G
  • Year:
    So
  • High School:
    Palm Beach Lakes
  • gp
    30
  • pts/g
    14.4
  • fg %
    47.8
  • 3pt %
    27.4
  • ft %
    71.8
  • reb/g
    4.5
  • a/g
    1.6
Bio

2016-17 at VC: Redshirted with the Pirates a year ago. 

2015-16 at South Plains College: Played in 29 games, starting 17 for the Lady Texans as a freshman…Scored 9.2 points with 4.6 rebounds per game while playing 22.6 minutes per contest…Scored in double-figures 12 times…Pulled in six-plus boards in 10 games…Scored career-high 24 points at Frank Phillips College, 12/5…Had 21 points vs. Phoenix College 12/31…Grabbed 11 rebounds with eight points, four assists and two steals vs. Fort Hood College, 11/19…Netted 17 points at Chandler-Gilbert College 12/28.

High School: Graduated from Palm Beach Lakes High School in 2015. Helped lead the Rams and coach Cassandra Rahming to a 27-2 record and to the Florida Class 7A state championship…Was named All-State and All-Area her senior season…Played at Park Vista High School her junior year…Led the Cobras and coach Keith Mackrey to a 24-5 record and to the Florida Class 8A Final Four…Earned all-State honors as a junior…Named All-Area her sophomore season at Palm Beach Central High School.

Personal:  Born Oct. 5, 1995 in West Palm Beach, Fla…Is the daughter of Theresa Hubbard and Chris Martin…Has two sisters, Niya and Neveaya…Favorite sport other than basketball is football…Likes watching Law & Order SVU on TV…Tip Harris, Megan Good, Kevin Hart and Chris Tucker are favorite actors…Favorite athletes are LeBron James and Dwayne Wade…Favorite team is the Miami Heat…Majoring in kinesiology…Aspires to be a WNBA player and a physical therapist.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 30 9
Games started 29 9
Minutes 773 248
Minutes per game 25.8 27.6
FG 176-368 62-117
FG Pct 47.8 53.0
3PT 20-73 8-23
3PT Pct 27.4 34.8
FT 61-85 23-29
FT Pct 71.8 79.3
Off rebounds 40 8
Def rebounds 95 30
Total rebounds 135 38
Rebounds per game 4.5 4.2
Personal fouls 48 13
Disqualifications 0 0
Assists 48 17
Turnovers 90 29
Assist to turnover ratio 0.5 0.6
Steals 24 9
Blocks 18 6
Points 433 155
Points per game 14.4 17.2
Points per 40 min 22.4 25.0
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Feb 3 at Allan Hancock W, 70-48
Feb 7 Cuesta W, 70-22
Feb 10 Moorpark L, 56-55
Feb 14 at Oxnard W, 69-32
Feb 17 Santa Barbara W, 64-42
Feb 23 Cypress L, 42-35
Game Log - Shooting
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Nov 9 vs. El Camino L, 58-55 1 31 5-14 35.7 0-6 0.0 3-6 50.0 13
Nov 10 vs. LA Valley W, 65-49 1 30 8-17 47.1 0-2 0.0 3-5 60.0 19
Nov 11 at West LA W, 59-45 1 24 4-7 57.1 0-0 - 0-2 0.0 8
Nov 24 Taft W, 81-52 1 23 8-17 47.1 0-1 0.0 4-7 57.1 20
Nov 25 Canyons W, 71-56 1 30 7-15 46.7 1-2 50.0 4-6 66.7 19
Nov 26 Mt. San Antonio L, 65-58 1 31 3-12 25.0 0-1 0.0 6-8 75.0 12
Nov 30 vs. Reedley W, 75-60 1 31 7-13 53.8 0-1 0.0 4-5 80.0 18
Dec 1 vs. Antelope Valley W, 64-48 1 21 8-13 61.5 1-2 50.0 0-0 - 17
Dec 2 at Sequoias L, 69-58 - 3 1-2 50.0 0-0 - 0-0 - 2
Dec 3 vs. LA Valley W, 65-55 1 40 6-12 50.0 1-1 100.0 2-3 66.7 15
Dec 9 vs. LA Trade-Tech L, 55-45 1 17 3-8 37.5 0-1 0.0 1-2 50.0 7
Dec 10 vs. San Bernardino Valley W, 56-39 1 21 4-7 57.1 0-1 0.0 3-4 75.0 11
Dec 18 vs. Cerritos L, 64-52 1 25 10-20 50.0 2-7 28.6 1-1 100.0 23
Dec 19 at Orange Coast W, 100-39 1 20 6-7 85.7 2-2 100.0 0-0 - 14
Dec 20 vs. El Camino W, 39-36 1 25 5-14 35.7 1-4 25.0 0-0 - 11
Dec 28 Rio Hondo W, 85-29 1 25 6-9 66.7 2-4 50.0 2-2 100.0 16
Dec 29 Antelope Valley W, 53-50 1 22 1-5 20.0 0-2 0.0 2-2 100.0 4
Dec 30 Mt. San Jacinto L, 80-76 1 27 8-21 38.1 2-6 33.3 0-0 - 18
Jan 5 vs. Canyons W, 81-48 1 18 5-9 55.6 0-1 0.0 0-0 - 10
Jan 6 Glendale W, 62-56 1 32 4-13 30.8 0-1 0.0 2-2 100.0 10
Jan 13 Allan Hancock W, 60-38 1 28 10-14 71.4 3-3 100.0 0-0 - 23
Jan 20 at Moorpark W, 47-38 1 32 4-10 40.0 0-2 0.0 0-0 - 8
Jan 24 Oxnard W, 82-29 1 22 10-19 52.6 1-3 33.3 3-4 75.0 24
Jan 27 at Santa Barbara W, 71-64 1 33 4-11 36.4 0-1 0.0 11-13 84.6 19
Jan 31 at Cuesta W, 53-36 1 25 5-12 41.7 0-2 0.0 1-2 50.0 11
Feb 3 at Allan Hancock W, 70-48 1 33 10-17 58.8 1-4 25.0 4-5 80.0 25
Feb 7 Cuesta W, 70-22 1 17 5-5 100.0 0-0 - 1-1 100.0 11
Feb 10 Moorpark L, 56-55 1 30 8-17 47.1 3-6 50.0 1-2 50.0 20
Feb 14 at Oxnard W, 69-32 - - - - - - - - -
Feb 17 Santa Barbara W, 64-42 1 28 6-12 50.0 0-2 0.0 2-2 100.0 14
Feb 23 Cypress L, 42-35 1 29 5-16 31.3 0-5 0.0 1-1 100.0 11
Game Log - Ball control
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min off def reb ast to stl blk
Nov 9 vs. El Camino L, 58-55 1 31 0 2 2 2 2 0 0
Nov 10 vs. LA Valley W, 65-49 1 30 4 5 9 0 3 1 0
Nov 11 at West LA W, 59-45 1 24 0 4 4 0 4 0 0
Nov 24 Taft W, 81-52 1 23 0 4 4 3 0 1 0
Nov 25 Canyons W, 71-56 1 30 4 6 10 3 5 1 1
Nov 26 Mt. San Antonio L, 65-58 1 31 1 5 6 0 3 1 0
Nov 30 vs. Reedley W, 75-60 1 31 3 4 7 1 3 0 0
Dec 1 vs. Antelope Valley W, 64-48 1 21 4 2 6 1 4 2 0
Dec 2 at Sequoias L, 69-58 - 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dec 3 vs. LA Valley W, 65-55 1 40 2 5 7 4 3 0 0
Dec 9 vs. LA Trade-Tech L, 55-45 1 17 0 5 5 1 2 0 0
Dec 10 vs. San Bernardino Valley W, 56-39 1 21 2 0 2 0 3 3 1
Dec 18 vs. Cerritos L, 64-52 1 25 2 6 8 4 5 1 1
Dec 19 at Orange Coast W, 100-39 1 20 2 1 3 1 3 1 0
Dec 20 vs. El Camino W, 39-36 1 25 2 1 3 0 4 3 1
Dec 28 Rio Hondo W, 85-29 1 25 1 1 2 3 1 0 2
Dec 29 Antelope Valley W, 53-50 1 22 0 3 3 2 6 1 2
Dec 30 Mt. San Jacinto L, 80-76 1 27 4 2 6 2 2 0 2
Jan 5 vs. Canyons W, 81-48 1 18 0 2 2 3 4 0 0
Jan 6 Glendale W, 62-56 1 32 0 4 4 0 2 0 0
Jan 13 Allan Hancock W, 60-38 1 28 0 2 2 1 2 3 3
Jan 20 at Moorpark W, 47-38 1 32 1 2 3 1 1 0 0
Jan 24 Oxnard W, 82-29 1 22 2 6 8 2 1 0 0
Jan 27 at Santa Barbara W, 71-64 1 33 0 5 5 3 2 0 0
Jan 31 at Cuesta W, 53-36 1 25 2 4 6 2 7 2 0
Feb 3 at Allan Hancock W, 70-48 1 33 0 5 5 0 1 0 1
Feb 7 Cuesta W, 70-22 1 17 2 0 2 4 5 1 0
Feb 10 Moorpark L, 56-55 1 30 0 4 4 1 6 1 0
Feb 14 at Oxnard W, 69-32 - - - - - - - - -
Feb 17 Santa Barbara W, 64-42 1 28 1 2 3 3 4 2 2
Feb 23 Cypress L, 42-35 1 29 1 3 4 1 2 0 2
Game Log - Ball control extended
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs pf dq a/to
Nov 9 vs. El Camino L, 58-55 1 1 0 1.0
Nov 10 vs. LA Valley W, 65-49 1 3 - 0.0
Nov 11 at West LA W, 59-45 1 3 - 0.0
Nov 24 Taft W, 81-52 1 0 - -
Nov 25 Canyons W, 71-56 1 1 - 0.6
Nov 26 Mt. San Antonio L, 65-58 1 2 - 0.0
Nov 30 vs. Reedley W, 75-60 1 1 - 0.3
Dec 1 vs. Antelope Valley W, 64-48 1 3 - 0.3
Dec 2 at Sequoias L, 69-58 - 1 - -
Dec 3 vs. LA Valley W, 65-55 1 2 - 1.3
Dec 9 vs. LA Trade-Tech L, 55-45 1 3 - 0.5
Dec 10 vs. San Bernardino Valley W, 56-39 1 0 - 0.0
Dec 18 vs. Cerritos L, 64-52 1 0 - 0.8
Dec 19 at Orange Coast W, 100-39 1 2 - 0.3
Dec 20 vs. El Camino W, 39-36 1 2 - 0.0
Dec 28 Rio Hondo W, 85-29 1 0 - 3.0
Dec 29 Antelope Valley W, 53-50 1 2 - 0.3
Dec 30 Mt. San Jacinto L, 80-76 1 3 - 1.0
Jan 5 vs. Canyons W, 81-48 1 3 - 0.8
Jan 6 Glendale W, 62-56 1 0 - 0.0
Jan 13 Allan Hancock W, 60-38 1 2 - 0.5
Jan 20 at Moorpark W, 47-38 1 3 - 1.0
Jan 24 Oxnard W, 82-29 1 0 - 2.0
Jan 27 at Santa Barbara W, 71-64 1 0 - 1.5
Jan 31 at Cuesta W, 53-36 1 1 - 0.3
Feb 3 at Allan Hancock W, 70-48 1 1 - 0.0
Feb 7 Cuesta W, 70-22 1 3 - 0.8
Feb 10 Moorpark L, 56-55 1 2 0 0.2
Feb 14 at Oxnard W, 69-32 - - - -
Feb 17 Santa Barbara W, 64-42 1 1 - 0.8
Feb 23 Cypress L, 42-35 1 3 - 0.5
Split Stats - Shooting per game
Statistic gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
Event
Total 30 25.8 5.9-12.3 0.7-2.4 2.0-2.8 14.4
Conference 9 27.6 6.9-13.0 0.9-2.6 2.6-3.2 17.2
Exhibition - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 13 26.5 6.2-13.5 0.9-2.8 2.2-2.8 15.5
Away 7 24.3 4.9-9.4 0.4-1.6 2.3-3.1 12.4
Neutral 10 25.9 6.1-12.7 0.5-2.6 1.7-2.6 14.4
Result
Wins 22 26.4 6.0-11.7 0.6-1.9 2.2-3.0 14.9
Losses 8 24.1 5.4-13.8 0.9-4.0 1.6-2.5 13.3
Month
November 7 28.6 6.0-13.6 0.1-1.9 3.4-5.6 15.6
December 11 22.4 5.3-10.7 1.0-2.7 1.0-1.3 12.5
January 7 27.1 6.0-12.6 0.6-1.9 2.4-3.0 15.0
February 5 27.4 6.8-13.4 0.8-3.4 1.8-2.2 16.2
Split Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Event
Total 30 29 773 176-368 47.8 20-73 27.4 61-85 71.8 433
Conference 9 9 248 62-117 53.0 8-23 34.8 23-29 79.3 155
Exhibition - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Location
Home 13 13 344 81-175 46.3 12-36 33.3 28-37 75.7 202
Away 7 6 170 34-66 51.5 3-11 27.3 16-22 72.7 87
Neutral 10 10 259 61-127 48.0 5-26 19.2 17-26 65.4 144
Result
Wins 22 22 580 133-258 51.6 13-41 31.7 48-65 73.8 327
Losses 8 7 193 43-110 39.1 7-32 21.9 13-20 65.0 106
Month
November 7 7 200 42-95 44.2 1-13 7.7 24-39 61.5 109
December 11 10 246 58-118 49.2 11-30 36.7 11-14 78.6 138
January 7 7 190 42-88 47.7 4-13 30.8 17-21 81.0 105
February 5 5 137 34-67 50.7 4-17 23.5 9-11 81.8 81
Split Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
Event
Total 30 773 25.8 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 27.4 0.0-0.0 0.0
Conference 9 248 27.6 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 34.8 0.0-0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 13 344 26.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 33.3 0.0-0.0 0.0
Away 7 170 24.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 27.3 0.0-0.0 0.0
Neutral 10 259 25.9 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 19.2 0.0-0.0 0.0
Result
Wins 22 580 26.4 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 31.7 0.0-0.0 0.0
Losses 8 193 24.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 21.9 0.0-0.0 0.0
Month
November 7 200 28.6 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 7.7 0.0-0.0 0.0
December 11 246 22.4 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 36.7 0.0-0.0 0.0
January 7 190 27.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 30.8 0.0-0.0 0.0
February 5 137 27.4 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 23.5 0.0-0.0 0.0
Split Stats - Ball control per game
Statistic gp off/g def/g reb/g ast/g to/g stl/g blk/g
Event
Total 30 1.3 3.2 4.5 1.6 3.0 0.8 0.6
Conference 9 0.9 3.3 4.2 1.9 3.2 1.0 0.7
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 13 1.2 3.2 4.5 1.9 3.0 0.8 1.1
Away 7 0.7 3.0 3.7 1.0 2.6 0.4 0.1
Neutral 10 1.9 3.2 5.1 1.6 3.3 1.0 0.3
Result
Wins 22 1.5 3.1 4.5 1.7 3.1 1.0 0.6
Losses 8 1.0 3.4 4.4 1.4 2.8 0.4 0.6
Month
November 7 1.7 4.3 6.0 1.3 2.9 0.6 0.1
December 11 1.7 2.4 4.1 1.6 3.0 1.0 0.8
January 7 0.7 3.6 4.3 1.7 2.7 0.7 0.4
February 5 0.8 2.8 3.6 1.8 3.6 0.8 1.0
Split Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
Event
Total 30 29 40 95 135 48 90 24 18
Conference 9 9 8 30 38 17 29 9 6
Exhibition - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 13 13 16 42 58 25 39 11 14
Away 7 6 5 21 26 7 18 3 1
Neutral 10 10 19 32 51 16 33 10 3
Result
Wins 22 22 32 68 100 37 68 21 13
Losses 8 7 8 27 35 11 22 3 5
Month
November 7 7 12 30 42 9 20 4 1
December 11 10 19 26 45 18 33 11 9
January 7 7 5 25 30 12 19 5 3
February 5 5 4 14 18 9 18 4 5
Split Stats - Ball control per 40 min
Statistic gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
Event
Total 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Conference 9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 13 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Away 7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Neutral 10 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Result
Wins 22 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Losses 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Month
November 7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
December 11 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
January 7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
February 5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
News mentions
VC sophomore Davina Del Castillo had 17 points and eight rebounds in the Pirates' home playoff loss Friday at the Athletic Event Center.
Pirates Offense Turns Cold in Playoff Loss

In the end, the game is about putting a basketball through a hoop. On Friday night, that proved to be a difficult task for the No. 5-seed Pirates' women's basketball team as they fell in the CCCAA SoCal Regional Semifinals 41-35 to No. 12 Cypress. Ventura (23-8) went ice cold from the floor, connecting on just 22 percent of their shots in the game despite a 17-point, eight-rebound effort from Davina Del Castillo. Jasmyne Martin added 11 points as VC had their season come to a close.

Del Castillo Named Co-MVP, Four Others All-Conference
Del Castillo Named Co-MVP, Four Others All-Conference

Pirate sophomore Davina Del Castillo has been named the Western State Conference North Division Co-MVP in voting by conference coaches earlier this week. The John Burroughs Hig School product was joined on the first-team All-WSC list by sophomores Jasmyne Martin and Celeste Salazar, and freshman Nikki Puga. Freshman Talitha Draper was named honorable mention all-conference. VC head coach Ned Mircetic was named Co-Coach of the Year.

Sophomore Davina Del Castillo had 13 points and seven rebounds as VC defeated Santa Barbara 64-42 to wrap up an outright Western State Conference championship, the program's 28th straight conference title.
VC Wraps Up Regular Season With Strong Victory

The Pirates' women's basketball team wrapped up the regular season with a strong performance Saturday, defeating Santa Barbara 64-42 at the Athletic Event Center. Jasmyne Martin had 14 points to lead a balanced scoring attack which saw all nine Pirates who played record a score. Davina Del Castillo totaled 13 points and Nikki Puga had nine. Melissa Ohmie pulled down 13 rebounds as Ventura won outright its 28th consecutive Western State Conference championship.

VC sophomore Jasmyne Martin had 20 points and four rebounds in VC's 56-55 loss Saturday at the Athletic Event Center.
Ventura Drops Narrow Decision on Barbeque Night

The Pirates' women's basketball team dropped a difficult 56-55 decision to visiting Moorpark College on barbeque night at VC Saturday. Jasmyne Martin had 20 points to lead the Pirates while Nikki Puga totaled 12 points in the game. Davina Del Castillo pulled down a team-high eight rebounds. Despite the loss, the Pirates (21-7, 7-1) remain alone in first place in the Western State Conference North Division, one game ahead of Moorpark with two games remaining.

VC guard Nikki Puga had 19 points, including five 3-pointers, as the Pirates cruised past Cuesta 70-22 Wednesday night at the Athletic Event Center. (photo by Felix Cortez)
Pirate Defense Stifles Visiting Cuesta

Women's college basketball has been playing games with four quarters for almost three seasons, and for the first time Wednesday night, the Pirate defense held an opponent scoreless. Ventura's defense shut out the visiting Cuesta Cougars in the second period, leading VC to a 70-22 victory. Nikki Puga led the Pirates (21-6, 7-0) with her first career double-double, scoring 19 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. Celeste Salazar had 12 points on four 3-pointers and pulled in six boards in the VC win.

VC sophomore Jasmyne martin had 25 points and five rebounds in the Pirates' 70-48 win at Hancock on Saturday. (photo by Felix Cortez)
Ventura Jumps Into WSC Driver's Seat at Hancock

Jasmyne Martin scored a game-high 25 points as the VC women's basketball team defeated Allan Hancock College 70-48 Saturday afternoon in Santa Maria. With the win, the Pirates firmly secured their spot in the driver's seat in the Western State Conference North Division race, moving two games ahead of second-place Hancock and Moorpark with four games remaining. Martin added five rebounds to her point total, and Davina Del Castillo scored 15 points with eight boards and six assists for Ventura (20-6, 6-0).

Pirate sophomore Celeste Salazar had 12 points Wednesday in VC's 53-36 win at Cuesta in San Luis Obispo.
VC Defeats Cuesta to Remain Perfect in WSC

The Pirates' women's basketball team started slowly, but used a strong second quarter to pull away from Cuesta College in VC's 53-36 victory over the Cougars Wednesday evening in San Luis Obispo. Celeste Salazar and Nikki Puga each netted 12 points, Jasmyne Martin scored 11, and Davina Del Castillo posted her 14th double-double in 25 games for the Pirates (19-6, 5-0), who completed the first round of Western State Conference Nort Division play undefeated.

Pirate sophomore Davina Del Castillo recorded her 13th double-double of the season in VC's 71-654 victory at Santa Barbara Saturday night.
Ventura Leaves Santa Barbara With Victory Over Vaqueros

Its almost never easy when the Ventura College women's basketball team visits Santa Barbara, and Saturday night's contest at the SBCC Sports Pavilion was no exception. Nikki Puga came off the bench with a game-high 21 points and Davina Del Castillo posted her 13th double-double of the year with 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Pirates to a hard-fought 71-64 victory. Jasmyne Martin added 19 points as the Pirates (18-6, 4-0) remained perfect in Western State Conference North Division play.

VC sophomore Melissa Ohmie turned in her first career double-double, animal style, with career-high's of 11 points and 14 rebounds as VC defeated Oxnard 82-29 Wednesday evening at the Athletic Event Center. (photo by Felix Cortez)
Pirates Win Big in Ribbons Of Life Breast Cancer Game

The Ventura College women's basketball team posted a big victory over visiting Oxnard College Wednesday in the team's 11th Annual Ribbons of Life Breast Cancer Game. Jasmyne Martin totaled game-high point honors with 24, and Davina Del Castillo flirted with a triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds and seven steals to lead the way while Melissa Ohmie had a double-double animal style with career-high's of 11 points and 14 boards for Ventura (17-6, 3-0).

Ventura freshman Nikki Puga had a game-high 17 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead the Pirates to a 47-38 win at Moorpark on Saturday afternoon.
Reserves Play Key Role in Pirates' Come From Behind Victory

Rivalry games can produce interesting moments in a basketball game, and the VC-Moorpark series has had its share. Now add Saturday's contest at Raider Pavilion. Ventura fell behind 9-0 and 13-2 early in the game before reserves Nikki Puga and Talitha Draper led the Pirates back to a 21-21 tie at halftime. Ventura went on to score 12 of the first 14 points of the second half and held on to a 47-39 victory over Moorpark. Puga led the way with 17 points in the game, including a career-high five made 3-pointers.

The VC women's basketball team and their 2018 Favorite Teachers on Saturday at the Athletic Event Center.
VC Women's Basketball Honors 2018 Favorite Teachers

Each year, every member of the sophomore class of the Ventura College women's basketball team selects a "Favorite Teacher" based on their own personal criteria. 2017-18 is the 13th year in which the team has honored their favorite teachers, and 74 awards have been presented, including this year.

Pirate sophomore Jasmyne Martin had her best game of the season with 23 points, three steals and three blocked shots in Ventura's 60-38 win over Hancock Saturday at the AEC.
Ventura Claims Victory Over Visiting Hancock

Jasmyne Martin had her best night of the season, hitting nine of 10 shots in the first half en route to a game-high 23 points, leading the Pirates to a 60-38 win over Allan Hancock College at the Athletic Event Center. Davina Del Castillo added 11 points and eight rebounds and Celeste Salazar handed out four assists in the Pirates' Western State Conference North Division opener. After the game, the Pirates honored their "Favorite Teachers" for 2018.

Pirate sophomore Davina Del Castillo had another double double of 15 points and 11 rebounds, along with four assists and three steals leading VC to a come-from-behind win over Glendale Saturday at the Athletic Event Center.
Women's Basketball Comes From Behind to Defeat Glendale

The Pirates' women's basketball team took Glendale's best shot and survived the Vaqueros gritty effort to come from behind to claim a 62-56 victory Saturday at the Athletic Event Center. VC outscored the visitors 22-13 in the final period to claim the six-point win. Davina Del Castillo continued her strong play with her 11th double-double of the year. She turned in 15 points and 11 rebounds, along with four assists and three steals and two blocked shots for the Pirates (14-6).

VC sophomore Elissa Root hit four 3-pointers en route to a team-high 12 points with three assists Friday in the Pirates' victory over Canyons.
Balanced and Efficient Pirates Rout Canyons in Crossover

It was a solid start to the new year. The Ventura College women's basketball team had six players score in double figures, with none over 12 points, and they made 53 percent of their field goal attempts in efficiently routing College of the Canyons 81-48 on Friday night on the first day of the VC/OC Crossover at Oxnard College. Elissa Root and Kylie Vint each netted 12 points to lead Ventura (13-6), who defeated the Cougars 71-56 earlier in the season.

Pirate sophomore Davina Del Castillo had 28 points eight rebounds and four steals in VC's loss to Mt. San Jacinto Saturday in the championship game of the VC-Optimist Club Holiday Tournament. (photo by Felix Cortez)
VC Comeback Falls Short in Optimist Final

The Pirates' women's basketball team fell behind big in the first quarter before coming back against No. 3-ranked Mt San Jacinto in the championship game of the VC-Optimist Club Holiday Tournament Saturday at the Athletic Event Center. The Pirates trailed 25-4 with 3:45 remaining in the first quarter, and came all the way back to tie the score at 76 in the final minute before falling 80-76. Davina Del Castillo and Jasmyne Martin each totaled 18 points to lead the way for VC (12-6), earning all-tournament honors.

Pirate freshman Kylie Vint had 12 points and six rebounds in VC's victory over Antelope Valley Friday.
Pirates Survive Antelope Valley to Advance into Tourney Final

Davina Del Castillo posted another double double with 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Kylie Vint added 12 points and six boards as the VC women's basketball team survived their match-up with Antelope Valley 53-50 in the semifinals of the VC-Optimist Club Holiday Tournament Friday at the Athletic Event Center. Nikki Puga added seven points, including a key 3-pointer late in the game as Ventura advanced to the Optimist Tournament final for the ninth straight year.

VC freshman Talitha Draper had nine points and 11 rebounds in the Pirates' victory over Rio Hondo Thursday in the VC-Optimist Holiday Tournament.
Pirates Run Past Rio Hondo to Open Optimist Tourney

After a slow start Thursday, the Pirates' women's basketball team revved up the engines in running past Rio Hondo 85-29 in the opening round of the VC-Optimist Club Holiday Tournament. Davina Del Castillo led the way with 21 points, nine rebounds, seven steals and three blocks, but Talitha Draper came off the bench to steal the show with nine points, 11 boards and a pair of blocked shots. VC advances to the tournament semifinals against Antelope valley on Friday Dec. 29 at 7:00 pm.

Pirate sophomore Davina Del Castillo earned all-tournament honors at the Coast Christmas Classic, turning in a doubvle-double Wednesday with 10 points and 13 rebounds. (photo by Felix Cortez)
VC Heads to Christmas Break With Victory

The Pirates' women's basketball team led El Camino for a grand total of 3:06 out of the 40 minutes Wednesday afternoon, but most importantly, they led at the final buzzer. In a game that could be compared to an ugly Christmas sweater, Jasmyne Martin hit a 3-pointer with 40 seconds remaining to give Ventura a 39-36 victory over the Warriors in the consolation final of the Coast Christmas Classic in Costa Mesa. Davina Del Castillo had another double-double animal style with 10 points and 13 rebounds to earn all-tournament honors.

VC freshman Alaina Garcia hit five 3-pointers in the Pirates' 100-39 victory at Orange Coast College on Tuesday. (photo by Felix Cortez)
Ventura Hangs C-Note in Tournament Win

For one day, at least, the Pirates' women's basketball team found their groove. VC had its best offensive day in over three seasons posting a 100-39 victory over Orange Coast in the consolation semifinals of the Coast Crhsitmas Classic in Costa Mesa. The Pirates (9-5) hit 18 3-pointers, the program's second-best total ever, in hitting the century mark for the 47th time in team history. Celeste Salazar led five players in double-figures with 18 points on six made threes.

Jasmyne Martin scored 23 points with eight rebounds and four assists for the Pirates Monday against Cerritos at the Coast Christmas Classic. (photo by Felix Cortez)
Bad Quarter Sends Ventura to Consolation Bracket

One quarter of play is just 10 minutes. But one bad quarter was enough to send the Pirates to the consolation side of the bracket at the Coast Christmas Classic Monday. VC was outscored by Cerritos 24-4 in the second period, turning a 20-12 advantage into a 36-24 deficit at halftime, in their 64-52 loss to the Falcons in the opening round of the tournament. Jasmyne Martin led the Pirates (8-5) with 23 points, eight rebounds and four assists in the game.

With the Pirates' 56-39 win over San Bernardino Valley College Sunday afternoon, VC head coach Ned Mircetic earned his 800th career victory.
Pirates Defeat SBVC For Mircetic's 800th Career Victory

After 923 games since the 1990-91 season, the Pirates were able to make a little history Sunday with a 56-39 win over San Bernardino Valley at the LA Valley Buddy's All-Star Classic. Davina Del Castillo had yet another double-double "animal style" with 15 points and 16 rebounds while Nikki Puga and Jasmyne Martin totaled 14 and 11 points, respectively, as Ventura posted head coach Ned Mircetic's 800th career victory, making him the 18th collegiate women's basketball coach in the nation, the fifth at the community college level, to achieve the milestone.

VC freshman Kylie Vint had eight points and five rebounds Saturday in the Pirates' contest against Los Angeles Trade Tech.
Pirates Can't Find Offensive Rhythm in Loss

The Pirates' women's basketball team struggled with offensive cohesiveness Saturday night, falling to Los Angeles Trade Tech 55-45 at the LA Valley Buddy's All-Star Classic. VC shot just 28 percent from the floor during the game, and committed 21 turnovers, many unforced, in falling to the Beavers. Davina Del Castillo led Ventura with 10 points and 11 rebounds while Kylie Vint totaled eight points with five boards.

The Ventura College women's basketball team claimed third place in the 16-team Tom Gilcrest Invitational win a win in Visalia Sunday.
VC Claims 3rd Place at 16-team Gilcrest Invitational

Behind solid performances by sophomores Davina Del Castillo and Celeste Salazar, the Pirates' women's basketball team claimed third place at the Tom Gilcrest Invitational with a 65-55 victory over Los Angeles Valley Sunday afternoon in Visalia. Del Castillo scored 19 points, including hitting four 3-pointers, with 12 rebounds and Salazar continued her stellar defensive play and handed out four assists with three boards. Both players were named to the all-tournament team.

VC sophomore Elissa Root totaled 10 points in her first start as a Pirate against Sequoias on Saturday at the Gilcrest Invitational.
Women's Basketball Pushes Undefeated Sequoias at Gilcrest

For three quarters the VC women's basketball team gave undefeated Sequoias all it could handle. The Pirates held a one point advantage late in the third period before fading to a 69-58 loss in the semifinals of the Tom Gilcrest Invitational in Visalia. Davina Del Castillo led Ventura (6-3) with a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds to go along with four steals while Elissa Root and Celeste Salazar each totaled 10 points.

VC sophomore Davina Del Castillo had 20 points and eight rebounds in the Pirates' 64-48 win over Antelope Valley Friday in Visalia.
Women's Basketball Defeats Antelope Valley in Visalia

Pirate sophomore Davina Del Castillo turned in her best offensive performance of the season with 20 points, and freshman Alaina Garcia made three key 3-pointers to lead VC's women's basketball team to a 64-48 victory over Antelope Valley in the quarterfinals of the Tom Gilcrest Invitational Friday in Visalia. Jasmyne Martin totaled 17 points and Nikki Puga hit for nine as the Pirates (6-2) moved to the semifinals of the toughest tournament in the state.

Pirate freshman Talitha Draper had 12 points and nine rebounds in VC's victory over Reedley Thursday in Visalia,
Pirates Race Past Reedley at Gilcrest Tourney

The VC women's basketball team opened up a big lead in the second quarter, and cruised to a 75-60 victory over Reedley College Thursday afternoon at the Tom Gilcrest Invitational at College of the Sequoias in Visalia. Jasmyne Martin led four Pirates in double figures with 18 points while Davina Del Castillo and Nikki Puga each netted 13. Talitha Draper contributed 12 in the victory for Ventura (5-2).

Ventura sophomore Celeste Salazar led the Pirates with 10 rebounds in their contest against Mt. San Antonio in the finals of the VC-Kiwanis Tournament of Champions Sunday.
Ventura Falls in Kiwanis Tournament Finals

The Ventura College women's basketball team spotted visiting Mt. San Antonio the first nine points of the game, eventually falling 65-58 in the championship game of the 20th VC-Kiwanis Tournament of Champions Sunday at the Athletic Event Center. Nikki Puga led VC (4-2) with 14 points while all-tournament selections Jasmyne Martin and Davina Del Castillo each netted 12. Celeste Salazar pulled in 10 rebounds for the Pirates.

Pirate freshman Nikki Puga had 14 points and four assists in VC's 71-56 victory over Canyons Saturday in the VC-Kiwanis Tournament of Champions.
Cagers Advance to 11th Straight ToC Championship Game

The Pirates' women's basketball team used a strong third quarter to outlast a game Canyons team 71-56 Saturday night in the semifinals of the VC-Kiwanis Tournament of Champions at the Athletic Event Center. Jasmyne Martin had a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds and Nikki Puga posted 14 points with four assists in the victory. Ventura (4-1) advances to the tournament's championship game for the 16th time in 20 years, the 11th year in a row.

VC sophomore Jasmyne Martin scored 20 points to lead Ventura to an 81-52 victory over Taft on Black Friday at the Athletic Event Center. (photo by Felix Cortez)
Ventura Tops Taft on Black Friday in ToC Opener

In their first appearance in the Athletic Event Center this season, the Pirates' women's basketball team overcame a sluggish second quarter to easily defeat Taft College 81-52 in the opening round of the VC-Kiwanis Tournament of Champions.The Pirates had a balanced attack with six players scoring seven points or more, led by Jasmyne Martin's 20 point performance.

Pirate sophomore Celeste Salazar had 12 points and four assists Saturday in VC's 59-45 win at West LA.
VC Defeats West LA in Tournament Finale

Davina Del Castillo had her second straight double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds with three steals, and Celeste Salazar hit four 3-pointers for 12 points with four assists as the Pirates' women's basketball team gave West Los Angeles their first loss of the season 59-45 in the final game of the Wild West Shootout Saturday in Culver City. Nikki Puga added eight points and five assists and Talitha Draper pulled in 10 boards for VC (2-1) in the victory.

Pirate sophomore Jasmyne Martin ahd 19 points and nine rebounds in VC's win over LA Valley Friday at the Wild West Shootout at West LA College.
Women's Basketball Rebounds to Defeat LA Valley

The Pirates' women's basketball team responded to a poor performance in their season-opening loss Thursday with a much improved effort in their 65-49 win over LA Valley on day two of the Wild West Shootout at West LA College. Jasmyne Martin had 19 points and nine rebounds while Davina Del Castillo had a double-double animal style with 12 points and 14 boards in the win.

VC sophomore Davina Del Castillo had eight points and a game-high 16 rebounds against El Camino Thursday at the Wild West Shootout at West LA College.
Pirates Drop Opener at Wild West Shootout

The Ventura College women's basketball team found the waters a bit rough Thursday afternoon, dropping a 58-55 decision to El Camino on the first day of the Wild West Shootout at West Los Angeles College in Culver City. In the season-opener for both teams, the Pirates were unable to execute down the stretch and overcome a scrappy Warrior team. Jasmyne Martin scored 13 points with four assists n her VC debut and davina Del Castillo had eight points with 16 rebounds.