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Former Gaucho ready for March Madness
Former Gaucho ready for March Madness

March 14, 2018

The Saddleback men’s basketball team has one player to watch as you sit on your couch for the next four days and soak in as much basketball as possible. Former Gaucho Breaon Brady will take the court on Thursday as Houston faces San Diego State.

Former Gaucho earns prestigious honor
Former Gaucho earns prestigious honor

March 05, 2018

The Saddleback men’s basketball program was back in the news this week with the report that former Gaucho T.J. Shorts has been honored by the Big West Conference. Shorts was named both the Big West Conference Player-of-the-Year and Newcomer-of-the-Year after leading UC Davis to a Big West regular season title.

Two Gauchos named All-OEC
Two Gauchos named All-OEC

February 18, 2018

The Saddleback men’s basketball office announced that two players from the 2017-18 squad have made the All-Orange Empire Conference Team. Both Shawn Stith and J.J. Overton were chosen by the coaches as Gaucho representatives.

Gauchos beat IVC to remain in playoff hunt
Gauchos beat IVC to remain in playoff hunt

February 14, 2018

The Saddleback men’s basketball team stayed in the hunt for the playoffs with a 61-51 win against inter-district rival Irvine Valley College on Tuesday in Irvine. Shawn Stith scored 24 points in the win.

Gauchos keep pace with latest win
Gauchos keep pace with latest win

February 01, 2018

The Saddleback men’s basketball team kept pace with the leaders in the Orange Empire Conference with an 86-68 win at Santa Ana College on Wednesday night in Santa Ana. The Gauchos now have critical games against the two teams in front of them over the next week.

Gauchos pull the plug on Chargers
Gauchos pull the plug on Chargers

January 24, 2018

The Saddleback men’s basketball team defeated Cypress College, 61-45, on Wednesday night at the Saddleback Gymnasium. The Gauchos remain one game out of first place in the Orange Empire Conference after the win.

Photo c/o Cliff Robbins
Brooks preys on Hawks in latest win

January 17, 2018

The Saddleback men’s basketball team defeated Santiago Canyon College, 68-66, on Wednesday night at the Saddleback Gymnasium. The Gauchos held the Hawks to a season-low in points while Isaiah Brooks had a season-high 24 points.

Gauchos sting Hornets for OEC lead
Gauchos sting Hornets for OEC lead

January 10, 2018

The Saddleback men’s basketball team took down the No. 5 ranked team in the state on Wednesday night with a 62-61 win over Fullerton College in Fullerton. The Gauchos now sit atop the Orange Empire Conference standings and have won three straight games.

Gauchos surge past Lasers in OEC opener
Gauchos surge past Lasers in OEC opener

January 05, 2018

The Saddleback men’s basketball team opened the Orange Empire Conference schedule with a 63-49 win over Irvine Valley College on Friday night in the Saddleback Gymnasium. The Gauchos dialed up the defense to move above .500 overall, outscoring IVC 13-0 over the final seven minutes.

Gauchos win final tune-up
Gauchos win final tune-up

January 03, 2018

The Saddleback men’s basketball team finished off the non-conference schedule with a 71-38 win over Glendale College on Saturday in the Saddleback Gymnasium. The Gauchos will start Orange Empire Conference play on Friday.

Gauchos make statement in Brummel opener
Gauchos make statement in Brummel opener

December 14, 2017

The Saddleback men’s basketball team opened the 20th annual Bill Brummel Classic with an 88-50 win over MiraCosta College on Thursday night in the Saddleback Gymnasium. The Gauchos will play College of the Canyons on Friday night in the tournament semifinals.

Gauchos too much for Tigers in Modesto opener
Gauchos too much for Tigers in Modesto opener

December 07, 2017

The Saddleback men’s basketball team opened the Modesto College Tournament with a 74-58 win over Reedley College on Wednesday night in Modesto. The Gauchos will play Cuesta College in the quarterfinals on Thursday night.

Gauchos run past Jags in Palomar opener
Gauchos run past Jags in Palomar opener

November 25, 2017

The Saddleback men’s basketball team opened the Palomar College Tournament with a 73-55 win over Southwestern College on Friday in San Marcos. The Gauchos led wire-to-wire in advancing to the semifinals.

Gauchos topple Olympians in OT
Gauchos topple Olympians in OT

November 22, 2017

The Saddleback men’s basketball team picked up a win on Saturday with a 75-69 victory at San Diego Mesa in overtime. The Gauchos had a slow start but rallied for the win in improving to 4-2.

Gauchos finish third at COD
Gauchos finish third at COD

November 05, 2017

The Saddleback men’s basketball team opened the 2017-18 season with a third place finish at the College of the Desert Tournament on Saturday in Palm Desert with a 65-53 win over West Los Angeles College. Freshman Shawn Stith was named to the all-tournament team following the event.

Gauchos hold off Glendale (AZ) in opener
Gauchos hold off Glendale (AZ) in opener

November 02, 2017

The Saddleback men’s basketball team opened the season with a 75-70 win over Glendale College of Arizona at the Frank Garcia Tip Off Tournament at College of the Desert on Thursday. It was the third-ever meeting between the Gauchos and Gauchos.