2012-2013 Men's Basketball Headlines
Men’s Basketball Announces Five Signings
July 15, 2013
Glendora, CA -- The Citrus College Men’s Basketball team announced five of its athletes have signed scholarship offers over the past month. Sophomores Kerry Carter and Steven Thornton Jr., who had previously committed to other schools but were released due to coaching changes, have now signed with St. Mary’s College and the University of California Riverside respectively. Sophomores Jordan Mackie and Brent Watkins will be headed to Humboldt State and the University of Lethbridge, while freshman Kumase Demesma will get out early and head to Hope International University.
Citrus College Men’s Basketball to Host 9th Annual Summer Camp
May 28, 2013
Glendora, CA -- The Citrus College Men’s Basketball program is set to host its 9th Annual Citrus College Men’s Basketball Summer Camp. The camp is for boys and girls ages 6-14 and has four sessions beginning June 17th.
Former Owl Head Coach Rick Croy Takes Head Job At Cal Baptist
April 08, 2013
Glendora, CA -- Former Citrus College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Rick Croy, who spent the last three seasons as the Top Assistant at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA was named the Head Coach at NCAA DII California Baptist University (CBU) on Wednesday.
Thornton Accepts Offer From Northridge
March 13, 2013
Glendora, CA -- Citrus College sophomore Steven Thornton Jr. has accepted a scholarship offer from California State University Northridge. Thornton Jr., who was the only Owl to appear and start in all 27 games for Citrus this past season, will suit up for the Matadors of the Big West next season.
Basketball Season Ends at Saddleback
March 03, 2013
Mission Viejo, CA -- The Citrus College Men’s Basketball team saw their 2012-2013 season come to an end on Saturday night when they fell to Southern California’s #1 seed Saddleback College 78-64.
Game Preview: CCCAA Regional Round Two
March 02, 2013
The Citrus College Men's Basketball was given the #17 seed in the 2013 California Community College Men's Basketball Southern California playoffs. The Owls will be on the road on Saturday when they take on #1 Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM.
The Basketball Blog: The Underdogs
March 02, 2013
Throughout the Citrus College Men's Basketball team's journey in the 2012-2013 post-season, sophomore Kerry Carter will be blogging for the Citrus Athletics Website, giving the Owl faithful an inside look to the team. Today's installment is the fourth of this year's The Basketball Blog.
Owls Best Cougars Again
February 28, 2013
San Luis Obispo, CA -- For the fourth time in the last seven seasons, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team ended the playoff run of Cuesta College. This time, the Owls did it on the road, as #17 Citrus defeated #16 Cuesta 84-67.
The Basketball Blog: Road Warriors
February 28, 2013
Throughout the Citrus College Men's Basketball team's journey in the 2012-2013 post-season, sophomore Kerry Carter will be blogging for the Citrus Athletics Website, giving the Owl faithful an inside look to the team. Today's installment is the third of this year's The Basketball Blog.
Thornton Named Player of the Week
February 27, 2013
Glendora, CA -- Citrus College Sophomore Steven Thornton Jr. was named the Western State Conference South division player of the week on Tuesday thanks to his play at the WSC South Tournament last week. It’s the sixth time an Owl won the award this year, and the second time Thornton has won the award on his own.
Game Preview: CCCAA Regional Round One
February 27, 2013
The Citrus College Men’s Basketball was given the #17 seed in the 2013 California Community College Men’s Basketball Southern California playoffs. The Owls will be on the road starting Wednesday when they take on #16 Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM
The Basketball Blog: Stay Focused and Execute
February 27, 2013
Throughout the Citrus College Men's Basketball team's journey in the 2012-2013 post-season, sophomore Kerry Carter will be blogging for the Citrus Athletics Website, giving the Owl faithful an inside look to the team. Today's installment is the second of this year's The Basketball Blog.
Men’s Basketball To Open Up Post-Season At Cuesta
February 25, 2013
Glendora, CA -- The post-season brackets are out, and the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team has earned the #17 seed in Southern California. That means that the Owls will be on the road in the first round of the playoffs for the first time in the most recent era. The Owls will be at #16 seed Cuesta College on Wednesday with a 7:00 PM tip time set.
The Basketball Blog: That Time Again
February 25, 2013
Throughout the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team’s journey in the 2012-2013 post-season, sophomore Kerry Carter will be blogging for the Citrus Athletics Website, giving the Owl faithful an inside look to the team. Today’s installment is the first of this year’s The Basketball Blog.
Just What They Needed?
February 23, 2013
Santa Clarita, CA -- While it arguably didn’t have much bearing on the Owls’ post-season status, Friday’s win over host College of the Canyons in the Championship Game of the inaugural WSC South Tournament may be important for other reasons. The 77-71 may be just what the Owls’ needed as they turn their focus to the playoffs starting next week.
For Good Measure
February 22, 2013
Santa Clarita, CA -- All signs pointed to the Citrus College Men's Basketball qualifying for the 2013 CCCAA post-season next week, but the Owls still could have used a win on Thursday for good measure. Citrus got just that as they out scored Santa Monica College by 14 in the second half en route to a 77-68 win over the Corsairs at College of the Canyons.