Chargers Hand Riverside First Conference Loss
Cypress Uses Strong Defense, Timely Shooting, and Balanced Scoring to Control the Game and Secure the Win
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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28 | 37 | 65 |
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35 | 39 | 74 |
Team Stats
Riverside
| Game Statistics | Riverside | Cypress |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (22-45) | (25-57) |
| Field Goal % | 48.9% | 43.9% |
| Rebounds | 26 | 32 |
| Assists | 12 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 11 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 16 | 16 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 4 | 8 |
| Pts in the Paint | 26 | 24 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 2 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 30 | 25 |
CYPRESS, CA - The Cypress Chargers handed Riverside City College their first conference loss of the season, defeating the Tigers 74-65 in a hard-fought battle. The Chargers showcased a formidable defense and clutch three-point shooting to secure the victory.
Cypress set the tone early with a commanding 12-2 run midway through the first half, sparked by a three-pointer from Isaiah Valenzuela. The Chargers drained three consecutive triples during the run and entered halftime with a 35-28 lead.
The momentum continued after the break, as Cypress opened the second half with a 7-1 run, extending their lead to 42-29. From that point forward, the Chargers controlled the game on both ends of the floor.
Michael Wright led the way for Cypress, delivering a stellar performance with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and a block. Key contributors included Jack Rivera, who added 12 points and 4 rebounds, and Peyton Guerrero, who scored 10 points while dishing out a team-high 7 assists. The Chargers dominated the glass, totaling 32 rebounds and limiting Riverside's second-chance opportunities.
UP NEXT: The Chargers host the Santa Ana Dons on January 10 at 7:00pm.
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