Current Time @ Riverside is 0:48 AM Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010
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IRVINE VALLEY UPSETS RIVERSIDE, 60-58
BASKETBALL WOMEN (2/5/2010)
Irvine Valley's Erika Garcia hit a short jumper with four seconds left as the Lasers upset Riverside, 60-58, in an Orange Empire Conference game in Irvine.
Down by six (29-23) at halftime Riverside rallied to tie the game as Arianna Oyebanji hit a lay-up with 13 seconds left. After an Irvine Valley (5-3, 19-4) timeout, Garcia broke open and hit the jumper, giving Irvine Valley the lead with 18 seconds left. Riverside in-bounded the ball, but didn't get a shot off in the final seconds.
The loss hurts Riverside's chances of claiming a share of the conference title. The Tigers (7-2, 19-7) are headed to Fullerton on Wednesday in what many thought would be a showdown for the conference title. Now, Riverside heads west for what appears to be a must win situation if the Tigers want....More
IRVINE VALLEY SNAPS RIVERSIDE'S 10-GAME WIN STREAK
BASKETBALL MEN (2/5/2010)
Riverside had its 10-game win streak snapped as Irvine Valley scored a 68-65 victory over the Tigers in an Orange Empire Conference game in Irvine. The victory puts the Lasers (6-2, 21-3) back in the race for the conference title with three games remaining.
Riverside (8-1, 20-5) struggled from the floor as the Tigers shot 38 percent on the night. It was even worse from the three-point line as Riverside was held to 4 of 18 from beyond the three-point line. Riverside even struggled from the free throw line as the Tigers were 11 of 18 (61 percent).
The Tigers fell behind by five at halftime, 32-27. But Riverside managed to retake the lead at 38-37 with just under 15 minutes left and then again at 48-47 with 9:18 remaining. The Tigers, however, would never lead again as the Lase....More
WOMEN'S TENNIS REMAINS PERFECT
TENNIS WOMEN (2/4/2010)
Riverside women's tennis team ran its unbeaten record to 3-0 with a 9-0 thumping of Victor Valley in a non-conference road match. The Tigers swept five of the six single matches in straight sets. Victor Valley forfeit No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles. In doubles, Riverside won both No. 2 and No. 3 in 8-1 scores.
Riverside will travel to Grossmont on Tuesday for a 2 p.m. non-conference match.
SIGN-UPS BEING ACCEPTED FOR TIGER BACKER TOURNAMENT
GOLF MEN (2/4/2010)
The Riverside Community College Tiger Backer Association is accepting player applications for the 2010 Tiger Backer Classic Golf Tournament, which benefits the District's 19 athletic programs. The tournament is scheduled for Monday, April 5 at Canyon Crest Country Club.
The tournament is limited to the first 175 entry fees. Fees cover green fee, lunch, dinner and awards. It is a four-man scramble.
The athletic department is also soliciting businesses for assistance in tee sponsors and raffle prizes. If interested please contact either Barry Meier, athletic director, at barry.meier@rcc.edu or Robert Schmidt, Sports Information Director, at robert.schmidt@rcc.edu
Riverside women's basketball team won its fourth straight game as the Tigers rolled to a 74-48 victory over Santa Ana in an Orange Empire Conference game at Wheelock Gym.
With the win, Riverside (7-1, 19-6) remains in the hunt for the conference title, but the Tigers face a tough two-game road trip beginning on Friday when they travel to Irvine Valley and then make a trip to No. 1 and conference-leading Fullerton on Wednesday. Both games tip-off at 5:30 p.m. Riverside then concludes the regular season with back-to-back home games.
Against Santa Ana (0-7, 6-15), Riverside used a 13-0 run over the course of three minutes to break open a 38-34 game and eventually take a 74-44 lead with 1:46 remaining.
Riverside had three players score in double figures, led by Shonique ....More
MEN'S BASKETBALL WIN STREAK REACHES 10
BASKETBALL MEN (2/3/2010)
Riverside men's basketball team ran its win streak to 10 games as the Tigers destroyed Santa Ana, 105-60, in an Orange Empire Conference game at Wheelock Gym. The 105 points was one point short of tying Riverside's season-high total of 106, which Riverside scored against Chemeketa, OR on Nov. 27.
Win the win Riverside improves to 8-0 in conference and 20-4, reaching the 20-win plateau for the fifth straight season.
In all 14 players scored for Riverside and no one player played more than 20 minutes. Five players scored in double figures - three coming off the bench. Andrew Fisk led Riverside with 15 points, followed by Valentine Ike who had 13, Donovan Buford who had 12 and starters Kevin Bradshaw and Willie Trimble who recorded 10 apiece.
EL CAMINO PUTS UP LITTLE FIGHT IN LOSS TO RIVERSIDE
TENNIS WOMEN (2/3/2010)
Even before getting out of the vans, Riverside women's tennis team held a 3-0 lead over El Camino in their non-conference match. The Tigers received forfeits at No. 5 and No. 6 singles and No. 3 doubles and then went out and swept the remaining matches for a 9-0 victory over the Warriors.
Riverside continues it road stretch with a road match at Victor Valley at 2 p.m. on Thursday (Feb. 4).
In winning the four single matches, Riverside gave up just five games to El Camino and three in the two double matches.
INFORMATION ON JOINING THE RCC CHEER, DANCE TEAMS
CHEERLEADING WOMEN (2/3/2010)
Questions? Contact Rachelle Fawcett Cheer and Dance Director at rachelle.fawcett@rcc.edu
Cheer or Dance RCC Training Camp Registration Form
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Cerritos broke open a 1-0 game with a five-run third inning as the Falcons rolled to an 8-0 victory over Riverside in a non-conference game in Norwalk.
Cerritos, who knocked Riverside out of the state tournament in 2009, then scored single runs in the fourth and fifth inning, allowing the game to be called after five innings.
Riverside managed just three hits against freshman pitcher Jessica Lozano. She held the Tigers to three singles, while striking out two and walking none.
MEN'S TENNIS SNAPS TWO-MATCH LOSING STREAK
TENNIS MEN (2/2/2010)
Riverside men's tennis team, ranked No. 4 in Southern California, recovered from losing its last two matches with 9-0 romp of El Camino in a non-conference match in Torrance.
Riverside, which returns home on Thursday to take on Victor Valley at the Fran Bushman Tennis Center at 2 p.m., dominated singles play as the Tigers dropped just 20 games over the course of the six single matches. Doubles play was a little more exciting as El Camino tried to prevent the sweep, but in the end Riverside ended up winning all three matches.
CRAFT SELECTED AS RIVERSIDE'S NEXT FOOTBALL COACH
FOOTBALL MEN (1/26/2010)
Tom Craft, San Diego State Media Relations
Riverside Community College District Athletic Director Barry Meier today announced the hiring of RCCD's new head football coach. Former Palomar College and San Diego State Head Coach Tom Craft becomes the 18th head coach to guide the Tigers at Riverside City College, replacing Bill Brown, who stepped down after eight seasons.
For the last three years Craft has served as the offensive coordinator at Mt. San Antonio College, helping the Mounties to the 2009 State Championship and National Championship after beating San Mateo College in the finals. Riverside City College President Jan Muto noted Craft's strong focus on education.
"I am very excited that Mr. Craft is joining RCC as a coach and as an educator," Muto said. "He clearly understands the role of a student athlete and ....More
