Triceratops Dominate Oakland CC to Stay Perfect at 5–0

Highland Hills, Ohio — The Cuyahoga Community College Triceratops extended their unbeaten streak to 5–0 with a commanding 113–56 win over Oakland Community College on Saturday. Cuyahoga's balanced scoring, relentless defense, and sharp shooting overwhelmed the Owls from start to finish.

The Triceratops exploded out of the gate, racing to a 38–9 first-quarter lead. La'Nia Moore set the tone early, scoring the team's opening basket and sparking a personal six-point run. She finished with a game-high 29 points on an efficient 73% shooting. Syair Young added back-to-back threes in the opening frame, fueling the early surge that left Oakland reeling.

Ty Parker took over in the second quarter, scoring 11 points on 71% shooting to help Cuyahoga build a commanding 71–22 halftime advantage. Young continued her hot streak, finishing with 24 points and 4-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc.

The Triceratops showcased their depth in the second half as the entire roster contributed. Teavonna Clemets tallied 20 points, including three three-pointers, while Summer Hastings-Peterson added 15 points and went a perfect 3-for-3 from long range.

Cuyahoga's defense and rebounding were equally impressive, outrebounding Oakland 56–35 and forcing 26 turnovers. Despite committing 29 turnovers of their own, the Triceratops' efficiency and tempo never wavered.

Game Takeaways

• The Triceratops outrebounded the Owls 56 to 35.
• Cuyahoga established control early, building a double-digit lead after the first quarter and forcing 26 turnovers.
• Despite the win, turnover remains an area for improvement, as Triceratops committed 29 giveaways.

Key Moment:
A blistering 38–9 first quarter set the tone, giving Cuyahoga a lead that Oakland never threatened.

Up Next:
The Triceratops open conference play on Saturday, November 15, 2025, against the Lorain County Community College Commodores in a doubleheader at the Metro Campus Gymnasium, 3002 Community College Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115.