Owls Soar Back to 3C2A State Semifinals for Third Time in Six Years

After a dominant 112-73 victory over Las Positas College in the 3C2A Men's Basketball State Championship Quarterfinal, Citrus College is set to make its third semifinal appearance in the last six seasons. The Owls will face a familiar Northern California rival, City College of San Francisco (CCSF), tomorrow, Saturday March 15 at 1 p.m. at Mt. San Antonio College. 

Tomorrow's matchup will mark the third semifinal meeting between the Owls and the Rams, with CCSF winning both previous contests in overtime — 82-76 in 2019 and 90-84 in 2023. 

Citrus College (29-2) enters the game riding a 23-game winning streak, leading the state in scoring at 102.8 points per game and ranking second in field goal percentage at 49.9%. CCSF (30-1) has won 15 straight games, averaging 92.1 points per game (4th in the state) and shooting 48.1% from the field (8th in the state). 

Both teams excel in ball movement, ranking in the top five in assists per game statewide. On the boards, CCSF ranks 5th in total rebounds per game (42.5), while Citrus sits close behind at 7th (41.0). 

Defensively, Citrus leads the state in forced turnovers (21.5 per game) and ranks second in steals (12.3 per game). CCSF isn't far behind, ranking 13th in forced turnovers (17.2) and 5th in steals (12.0). 

With both teams among the state's top five in NET efficiency, tomorrow's semifinal promises to be a high-stakes, high-quality battle. 

Tickets and more information: 2025 CCCAA Men's Basketball Championship – Tournament Central