2017-18 Men's Basketball News

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Irvine Valley's Daniel Hernandez named CCCMBCA Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Irvine Valley's Daniel Hernandez named CCCMBCA Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Former Irvine Valley men's basketball player Daniel Hernandez was recently named a California Community College Men's Basketball Coaches Association Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

STATE BOUND!!! PIRATES TOP CITRUS, 80-77!
STATE BOUND!!! PIRATES TOP CITRUS, 80-77!

GLENDORA -- Apparently, this story is just too good to end now. The Orange Coast College men's basketball team -- a team that went 8-19 last season -- is moving on the big dance after shocking third-seeded Citrus, 80-77, on Saturday night in the third round of the Southern California Regional playoffs, played at Citrus College.

ORANGE CRUSHING THE TOP OEC HONORS
ORANGE CRUSHING THE TOP OEC HONORS

The Orange Coast College Pirates (11-1) swept through the competition this season winning the Orange Empire Conference for the first time. The last time OCC won a conference title was back in 1979.

OEC Men's Basketball Regular Season Wrap Up
OEC Men's Basketball Regular Season Wrap Up

With one game left in the regular season, the Orange Empire Conference standings are pretty much locked down. 

Pirates Capture OEC Crown with OT Win Over Fullerton
Pirates Capture OEC Crown with OT Win Over Fullerton

For the first time in 40 years, the Orange Coast College men's basketball team has earned the title of conference champions, claiming the Orange Empire Conference crown on Friday night with an 83-74 overtime win against second-place Fullerton College.

Orange Coast Climbs Nine Spots to No. 9 This Week
Orange Coast Climbs Nine Spots to No. 9 This Week

The Pirates are riding the high seas in style after winning four consecutive games.

OCC Leads the Pack in OEC Men's Basketball Title Race
OCC Leads the Pack in OEC Men's Basketball Title Race

COSTA MESA -- For the first time in nine seasons, the Orange Coast College men's basketball team put up a "W" against regional power Saddleback College, rolling past the Gauchos, 60-53, on Friday night inside the Peterson Gym.

OEC Men's Basketball Preview
OEC Men's Basketball Preview

The New Year is upon us, which means the start of Orange Empire Conference-play where nine teams will battle it out for the chance to raise a championship banner in their gym’s rafters.

Men’s Basketball Pushes Past Santiago Canyon in Double OT Thriller
Chargers Crowned Champions of 3rd Annual Don Johnson Classic
Chargers Crowned Champions of 3rd Annual Don Johnson Classic

CYPRESS, CA – The Cypress College men's basketball team picked up three straight victories on their way to becoming the 3rd Annual Don Johnson Classic Champions.

Riverside Wins 11th Riverside Holiday Tournament in Program History
Riverside Wins 11th Riverside Holiday Tournament in Program History

The Riverside City College men's basketball team pocketed two solid wins against Bethesda and Compton to advance to the 46th Annual Riverside Holiday Tournament Championship contest against the East Los Angeles College Huskies on Saturday evening.

Pirates conquer Mt. SAC Tournament
Pirates conquer Mt. SAC Tournament

WALNUT -- A frustrating five-game losing skid became a thing of the past for the Orange Coast College men's basketball team as the Pirates won all three games at the Mt. San Antonio College Mountie Classic on Dec. 1-3.

Santiago Canyon Hawks Win Big in Inaugural Men's Basketball Game
Santiago Canyon Hawks Win Big in Inaugural Men's Basketball Game

ORANGE, CA - Santiago Canyon College (1-0) scored a big win in their inaugural mens basketball home opener against Long Beach City College (0-1) on Wednesday night.