COC `SCARY' IN BIG WIN COC 106, VICTOR VAL. 65.

Byline: Gideon Rubin Staff Writer

VALENCIA - The College of the Canyons women's basketball team was without its leading scorer and didn't even execute the game plan. But even a lackluster effort was good enough as the Cougars defeated visiting Victor Valley 106-65 in a California Community College regional semifinal Tuesday.

``It's kind of scary, because we can play a lot better than this,'' COC coach Greg Herrick said.

Vonetta Lanier, who was averaging 17.8 points per game, suffered an Achilles' tendon strain in practice on Monday and started the game but was limping noticeably. She hit a 3-pointer on COC's first possession but was immediately taken out of the game and did not return. She is questionable for Friday night's game.

``Usually I would depend on Vonetta (Lanier),'' said forward Siosi Tuli, who scored 20 points to lead COC. ``I knew I had to play my best game and I gave my all.''

Victor Valley (19-16) fielded just six players , and were left with four players on the floor for the final 8:47 after its two leading scorers fouled out.

COC (26-6) hosts Cerritos at 7 Friday night in a regional final.