Chargers Heat Up From Deep In 84-64 Win Against Santiago Canyon
Cypress turns in an impressive shooting night.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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27 | 37 | 64 |
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34 | 50 | 84 |
Team Stats
Santiago Canyon
| Game Statistics | Santiago Canyon | Cypress |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (24-68) | (32-63) |
| Field Goal % | 35.3% | 50.8% |
| Rebounds | 33 | 38 |
| Assists | 8 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 8 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 6 | 5 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 7 | 2 |
| Pts in the Paint | 26 | 14 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 4 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 29 | 16 |
CYPRESS, CA - Cypress College men's basketball (13-10, 4-5 OEC) delivered a strong conference performance Wednesday night, pulling away in the second half for an 84-64 victory over Santiago Canyon (17-6, 6-3 OEC) at home.
The Chargers set the tone early, taking a 34-27 lead into halftime before erupting offensively in the second half, where they shot over 60 percent from the field to secure the decisive win.
A major catalyst in the victory was Jack Rivera, who turned in an outstanding shooting night. Rivera poured in a game-high 34 points on 13-of-21 shooting, including an impressive 7-of-13 from beyond the arc, providing the spark that kept Cypress in control throughout the contest.
Zack Moritz also contributed offensively with 17 points and three three-pointers, while Michael Wright added 10 points and eight rebounds to support the Chargers' balanced effort. Off the bench, Lincoln Dean chipped in eight points and a team-high seven assists, helping facilitate the offense.
Cypress' perimeter shooting proved to be the difference, as the Chargers knocked down 17 three-pointers and shot nearly 45 percent from deep as a team. Defensively, they limited Santiago Canyon to just 35.3 percent shooting overall.
UP NEXT: The Chargers hit the road to face the Orange Coast Pirates on Friday, February 6th at 5:00PM.
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