2015-2016 Citrus College Men's Basketball News
McNellys and Richey Make Decision on Four-Years
July 06, 2016
Glendora, CA - Two more Citrus College Men’s Basketball players have made their decisions about where they will be continuing their academic and athletic careers for the 2016-2017 season. Sophomore Jordan McNellys has signed a scholarship offer with NAIA member Bacone College, while Caleb Richey will suit up for NCAA DIII California Lutheran University.
Santos and Williams to Continue Careers at Four-Years
June 17, 2016
Glendora, CA - Citrus College sophomore men’s basketball players Jeriko Santos and Mark Williams have become the first two student-athletes from the 2015-2016 Citrus College Men’s Basketball team to accept offers to continue their playing careers at four-years next season. Williams has signed a scholarship offer from NCAA Division II Colorado State University – Pueblo, while Santos will suit up for NCAA Division III Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Owls Post-Season Run Ends at Antelope Valley
March 03, 2016
Lancaster, CA – The Citrus College Men’s Basketball team’s 2016 CCCAA post-season run came to an end on Wednesday night. The #18 seeded Owls hung tough with #7 Antelope Valley, but the Marauders late heroics sealed Citrus’ fate.
Owls Shock #2 San Bernardino Valley
February 29, 2016
San Bernardino, CA - Headed into the 2016 CCCAA SoCal post-season, very few people would have given the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team much chance of getting out of the first round, let alone beating the #2 seed in the second round should they get there. All that mattered was that the Owls themselves believed they belonged, and they proved just that after knocking off #15 Palomar on Wednesday, and then following that up by shocking #2 San Bernardino Valley College 94-91 in overtime on Saturday.
Loud and Clear
February 25, 2016
San Marcos, CA - When the 2016 CCCAA SoCal Men’s Basketball pairing were announced on Monday, the Owls knew that they would have a tall task ahead of them, being seeded #18 out of a possible 20 teams. The Owls made it loud and clear on Wednesday night at #15 Palomar that they weren’t to be taken lightly as the defeated the host Comets 77-63.
MBK Playoff Preview: #18 Citrus College at #15 Palomar College - Round #1
February 24, 2016
A preview of the opening round match-up between #18 Citrus College and #15 Palomar College in the 2016 California Community College Athletic Association Southern California Playoffs on Wednesday February 24th at 7:00 PM.
Men's Basketball Back in Playoffs for 10th Straight
February 22, 2016
Glendora, CA - It wasn't an easy road but in the end, the Citrus College Men's Basketball team persevered and qualified for the CCCAA SoCal Playoffs for a 10th straight year.
Not What They Wanted
February 20, 2016
Culver City, CA - With a potential post-season home game at stake, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball did not get what they wanted on Saturday night when they travelled to West Los Angeles College for their 2015-2016 regular season finale. Instead of securing the spot, the Owls gave up an 11 point halftime lead, and a large double-digit lead in the second half in a 91-95 loss to the Wildcats, putting their playoff hopes on shakier ground.
Williams OT Buzzer Beater is Winner in Thriller at Glendale
February 18, 2016
Glendale, CA - At the end of regulation, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team certainly could have had a reason to hang their head as they saw the host Vaqueros hit a buzzer beating three to send the game into overtime. The Owls didn’t do that though, and they rallied back in overtime, turning the tables on Glendale when sophomore Mark Williams hit a buzzer beater that gave Citrus a 77-74 victory.
Passing Another Test
February 14, 2016
Glendora, CA - With their 2015-2016 season on the line, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team was able to pass another test on Saturday night when they hosted Los Angeles Valley College. The Owls led by as much as 18 points on the night, but held off a late Monarch charge for a 78-65 victory.
On the Right Path
February 11, 2016
Santa Clarita, CA - With the 2015-2016 winding down, and each and every game becoming a must win for the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team, the Owls staying on the right path on Wednesday night when they travelled to College of the Canyons. Citrus bested the Cougars in all but one of the major statistical categories and went on to win in impressive fashion 92-62.
Statement Game
February 07, 2016
Glendora, CA - It’s been months since the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team has even received a vote in the California Community College Men’s Basketball Coaches Association SoCal Coaches Poll. Most people have probably looked at the Owls’ record and assumed that they were done, not the same program they’ve always been. If you take a close look though, only two of their 12 losses are to teams who haven’t received coaches poll votes, and only one was to a team outside the RPI Top 16. After Wednesday’s tough last second loss to Antelope Valley College, no one would probably blame the Owls if they rolled over in their final five contests, but Citrus had a statement for the rest of SoCal on Saturday night. They aren’t dead yet, as they defeated SoCal #14 Santa Monica College 87-59.
Heartbreak in the Nest
February 04, 2016
Glendora, CA - Just when it seemed like the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team had finally turned things around for the positive down the home stretch of their game against Antelope Valley College and the last half of their Western State Conference South Division schedule. The Marauders handed the Owls a handful of heartbreak with a shot clock beating three with 19 seconds left that put Citrus on the losing end of things on Wednesday evening in what ended up a 79-76 loss.
Owls Can’t Dig Out of Early Hole
February 01, 2016
Bakersfield, CA - After a two hour trip up the 5 to the 99 Freeway, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team found themselves struggling to get going at first place Bakersfield College. The Owls fell in an early hole and never dug themselves out in a 83-70 loss to the Renegades.
High Wire to Wire
January 28, 2016
Glendora, CA - The Citrus College Men’s Basketball team would hold the lead against visiting West Los Angeles College on Wednesday night for all but 85 seconds. It wasn’t always easy though as Citrus nearly let an 18 point lead evaporate in the second half, in what ended up a 85-73 victory for the Owls.
Back to Fundamentals
January 25, 2016
Glendora, CA - The Citrus College Men’s Basketball team won their third straight game and did so thanks to getting back to fundamentals. The Owls turned the ball over a season low eight times, while forcing their opponent Glendale College into 15 turnovers, and outrebounding the Vaqueros by four in a 89-71 victory.