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Poorsina says yes to Humboldt State
Poorsina says yes to Humboldt State

May 16, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball program was back in the news on Thursday when the basketball office announced that sophomore Arash Poorsina had made a commitment to a four-year university. Poorsina committed to Humboldt State University.

Stith makes a commitment
Stith makes a commitment

May 02, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball program was back in the news this week when the basketball office announced that Shawn Stith has made a commitment to a four-year university. Stith will attend California State University at Bakersfield after giving a commitment to the Roadrunners this week.

Overton commits to the WAC
Overton commits to the WAC

April 23, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball program was back in the news on Monday when the basketball office announced that J.J. Overton had committed to a four-year university. Overton gave a commitment to Utah Valley State University over the weekend.

Former Gaucho taken in CEBL Draft
Former Gaucho taken in CEBL Draft

March 26, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball program was back in the news this week when it was announced that former player Maurice Jones was taken in the inaugural Canadian Elite Basketball League Draft. Jones was taken by the Fraser Valley Bandits, located in southwestern British Columbia.

Stith earns all-state recognition
Stith earns all-state recognition

March 16, 2019

The Saddleback basketball team was back in the news this weekend when it was announced that Shawn Stith had been named to the California Community College Men’s Basketball Coaches Association (CCCMBCA) All State Team. Stith was the co-Player-of-the-Year in the Orange Empire Conference.

Stith, Overton and Ground head All-OEC List
Stith, Overton and Ground head All-OEC List

February 25, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball team picked up some awards this weekend when the All-Orange Empire Conference Teams were decided by the conference coaches. Shawn Stith, J.J. Overton and coach Andy Ground head the list of six Gauchos being recognized.

Gauchos swat away Hornets for OEC title
Gauchos swat away Hornets for OEC title

February 22, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball team captured the Orange Empire Conference title with a 69-65 win over Fullerton College on Friday night in the Saddleback Gymnasium. The Gauchos stung the Hornets with suffocating defense in the second half in finishing the season 19-9.

Stith guides ship past Pirates
Stith guides ship past Pirates

February 14, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball team improved to 9-1 in Orange Empire Conference play with an 81-66 victory over Orange Coast College on Thursday night in the Saddleback Gymnasium. Shawn Stith had 18 points and eight rebounds in the win.

Gauchos win big road game at Santiago Canyon
Gauchos win big road game at Santiago Canyon

February 13, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball team picked up a big road win with an 84-75 win at Santiago Canyon on Tuesday night in Orange. With the win, the Gauchos move back into a tie for first place in the Orange Empire Conference.

Gauchos clamp down on Lasers
Gauchos clamp down on Lasers

February 09, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball improved to 7-1 in Orange Empire Conference play with a 69-51 win against Irvine Valley College on Friday night in the Saddleback Gymnasium. The Gauchos led from start to finish to remain within a half game of first place.

Gauchos shut down Chargers to keep pace
Gauchos shut down Chargers to keep pace

February 02, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball team remains in a tie for first place after an 81-60 win against Cypress College on Friday night at the Saddleback Gymnasium. The Gauchos clamped down on the Chargers, holding them to 27% shooting for the night.

Latest win has Gauchos on top of OEC
Latest win has Gauchos on top of OEC

January 30, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball team sits in a tie for first place in the Orange Empire Conference after an 83-66 win at Santa Ana College on Wednesday night in Santa Ana. The Gauchos are tied with Fullerton College with six games remaining on the schedule.

Gauchos coast past Coast
Gauchos coast past Coast

January 23, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball team improved to 4-1 in Orange Empire Conference play with an 82-55 win at Orange Coast College on Wednesday night in Costa Mesa. With the win, the Gauchos are now in sole possession of second place in the OEC.

Gauchos bounce back against Hawks
Gauchos bounce back against Hawks

January 18, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball team held off Santiago Canyons for a 78-68 win in men’s basketball on Friday night at the Saddleback Gymnasium. Shawn Stith scored 23 points as the Gauchos improved to 3-1 in Orange Empire Conference play.

Gauchos scale Copper Mountain in OEC play
Gauchos scale Copper Mountain in OEC play

January 11, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball team improved to 2-0 in Orange Empire Conference play with a 69-58 victory over Copper Mountain College on Friday night at the Saddleback Gymnasium. The Gauchos pulled away late for their third straight win.

Gauchos bolt past Chargers in OEC opener
Gauchos bolt past Chargers in OEC opener

January 09, 2019

The Saddleback men’s basketball team rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Cypress College, 89-63, in the Orange Empire Conference opener on Wednesday night in Cypress. The Gauchos went on a 43-6 run to start the second half, bolting past the Chargers for a 1-0 start in OEC play.