The Glendale Vaqueros women's basketball team delivered a dominant road performance in their first game of 2026, cruising past West LA 73–24. Glendale controlled the game from the opening tip, holding the Wildcats to single-digit scoring in three quarters and closing strong with a 30-point fourth quarter.

Kaitlin Johnson led all scorers with 19 points, adding 7 assists and 3 steals to pace the Vaqueros' offense. Mariah Maestas and Sammy Velasquez each chipped in 12 points, with Velasquez also recording a game-high 9 assists to anchor Glendale's ball movement.

Inside, Shadel Ffrench made her impact felt despite limited minutes, pulling down 12 rebounds and adding 4 steals and a block. Off the bench, Leandra Nazarian provided a big spark with 11 points, knocking down three three-pointers, while Ella Costley contributed 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals.

Glendale finished the night shooting 43.3% from three-point range, forced 30 West LA turnovers, and outscored the Wildcats in every quarter, showcasing their depth, defensive pressure, and balanced scoring in the convincing conference road win.