The Glendale Vaqueros earned a hard-fought 55–51 victory over Irvine Valley on December 20 at Glendale College, using a strong defensive effort and timely plays down the stretch to secure the win.

Shadel Ffrench powered GCC on both ends of the floor, finishing with a dominant 17-point, 17-rebound performance while adding a block and controlling the paint throughout the game. Kaitlin Johnson provided a steady scoring presence with 16 points, six rebounds, and three assists, while Sammy Velasquez added 12 points and three assists, drawing contact and converting at the free-throw line.

Ligia Gonzalez contributed across the stat sheet with seven rebounds and key defensive plays, and Mariah Maestas helped set the tone defensively while logging heavy minutes. As a team, Glendale won the rebounding battle and held Irvine Valley to just four points in the opening quarter, setting the foundation for the close but well-earned victory.