Dons blow game open in third quarter

Santa Barbara High blew open a close game with a big third quarter and romped to a 70-37 girls basketball win over Cabrillo at the Lompoc Tournament on Thursday.

The Dons led the Conquistadores 27-11 at halftime and then went on 27-11 in the third period.

Senior Ivette Gil paced Santa Barbara with 17 points and six steals. Dessy Coleman tallied 16 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and handed out four assists. Melissa Lemus had 12 points and six assists and freshman Amber Melgoza contributed 11 points.

Santa Barbara plays Crean Lutheran on Friday at 6 p.m.