Nov 10, 2018 2 min read

After missing all of last season because of an injury, California University’s Seairra Barrett proved that she is back and better than ever.

Barrett, a senior forward, scored a career-high 41 points Saturday afternoon as California University won its season opener, 84-68, over West Liberty in the PSAC/Mountain East Challenge at the Convocation Center.

Cal will host Charleston (W.Va.) today at 3 p.m.

Barrett, who has more than 1,300 career points, made 19 of 36 shots, was 3-for-3 at the free-throw line and also grabbed seven rebounds as the Vulcans outscored West Liberty in all four quarters.

West Liberty’s Marissa Brown also had a standout performance, scoring 32 points on 14-for-17 shooting.

Barrett was one of three Cal players to score in doduble figures for the Vulcans. Jiahna Flood-Francis scored 12 points and Gina Vallecorsa had 11. Cal did not make a three-pointer (0-for-4) but converted 16 of 17 free throws and forced 29 West Liberty turnovers.

Wash & Jeff 78, La Roche 70: Washington & Jefferson opened its women’s basketball season with a 78-70 victory over host La Roche in a nonconference game.

The Presidents used a balanced offensive effort as five W&J players scored in double figures, led by Lauren Gilbert with 16 points.

Hannah Johnston followed with a career-high 14 points to go along with five rebounds and a team-high four assists. Johnston made 10 of 11 free throws. Both teams made 22 field goals but W&J was 30-for-35 at the free-throw line compared to La Roche’s 21 of 24.

W&J freshman Aleena McDaniel scored 14 points, and Danielle Parker and Kylie Mckennen each had 10.

Jenna Cole had 18 points for La Roche (0-1).

Men’s result

Notre Dame (Ohio) 73, California 61: California lost its second game at the season-opening Joe Retton Classic in Fairmont, W.Va., falling 73-61 to Notre Dame (Ohio).

Brent Pegram led Cal with 17 points. Collin MacAdams had 11 points and nine rebounds, and Jermaine Hall scored 11 points.

Cal led 36-30 at halftime.