Lady Elks Begin Cal Pac Play

The Lady Elks tipped off their California Pacific Conference (Cal Pac) season on January 8, 2026, marking a fresh start after a demanding non-conference schedule. Facing a Simpson University team that had previously shown dominant form, Stanton aimed to apply the lessons learned from a long string of trying NCAA matchups.

While the final score of 61-49 favored Simpson, the Lady Elks delivered a performance that signaled they are ready to compete for the "real deal" in conference play.

Key Players & Standout Performances

Several Elks stepped up to lead the charge in the conference opener, showing the depth of the 2025-26 roster:

• Nicole Ros (PG): Led the team with 13 points and 2 assists. Ros remained a steady hand at the point, providing much-needed scoring and leadership.

• Najharae Young (F): Contributed a strong 12 points and led the team with 7 rebounds, fighting hard in the paint against a physical Simpson frontcourt.

• Melissa Castro (PG): Provided a vital spark off the bench with 8 points, including two shots from behind the arc to keep the energy high during the late-game comeback attempt.

• Teagan Cohen (F): Anchored the defense with 6 rebounds and 7 points, continuing her role as a key contributor on both ends of the floor.