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Gauchos forward Breaon Brady (No. 34) shoots over a block attempt against East Los Angeles College earlier in the CCCAA playoffs. Saddleback played a tough schedule in the playoffs and could not defend their state title, losing to City College of San Francisco, 68-57. (Nick Nenad)

in: Men's Basketball / 03/14/2016 / by: Nick Nenad

Saddleback losses state title game to City College of San Francisco, again

Lyle Hexom’s 21 points and eight rebounds were not enough, as Saddleback College fell to City College of San Francisco, 68-57, in the men’s basketball California Community College

Saddleback forward Breaon Brady (white jersey) puts up a layup while East Los Angeles Colle players look on. Brady had a double double for the game, getting 12 points and 12 assists. (Nick Nenad/Lariat)

in: Men's Basketball / 03/06/2016 / by: Nick Nenad

Gauchos ‘pounce’ on Huskies, advance to ‘Final Four’ for second straight year

For the second consecutive season, the Saddleback College men’s basketball team is going to the California Community College Athletic Association state championship tournament after defeating East Los Angeles

Saddleback guard Jalen Hall (No. 20) rises up for a layup against a Bakersfield College defender as forward Lyle Hexom (white headband) looks on. The Gauchos will play East Los Angeles College in the CCCAA Southern California finals on Saturday. (Nick Nenad/Lariat)

in: Men's Basketball / 03/03/2016 / by: Nick Nenad

Saddleback wins in overtime, sets up title game rematch

In what was one of their most thrilling games of the season, the Saddleback College men’s basketball team prevailed over Bakersfield College in overtime, 64-56. The win places

Saddleback guard Devonte Klines (No. 24, white jersey) drives towards the basket, as players look on, against MiraCosta College in Saturday's playoff game. Klines had 17 points, which led the Gauchos for the night. (Nick Nenad/Lariat)

in: Men's Basketball / 02/29/2016 / by: Nick Nenad

Gauchos ‘beat up’ Spartans, advance in playoffs

The No.1 seeded Saddleback College basketball team continue on their quest for a second consecutive state championship by defeating MiraCosta College, 79-54 on Saturday. The Gauchos came into

Saddleback forward Daniel Young (No. 35, white jersey) goes up for a layup in-between multiple Orange Coast College defenders. The Gauchos men's basketball team defeated OCC, 78-43. (Nick Nenad/Lariat) )

in: Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball / 02/22/2016 / by: Nick Nenad

Saddleback’s basketball teams end regular season in opposite fashion

The Saddleback College basketball teams split their matchups against conference rival Orange Coast College on Friday. The women’s team lost a heartbreaker, 48-46 and the men’s team clobbered

The Gauchos won their third tournament of the year and now have a 14-1 overall record. They defeated Mt. San Jacinto College, 62-51 in the championship of the Bill Brummel Classic, Saturday. (Courtesy of Saddleback Sports Information)

in: Men's Basketball / 12/19/2015 / by: Nick Nenad

Saddleback wins Bill Brummel Classic with “big” performance from Shorts

Saddleback College’s men’s basketball team completed their sweep of the Bill Brummel Classic, Saturday, by defeating Mt. San Jacinto College (12-4), 62-51. The Gauchos (14-1) beat Long Beach

in: Men's Basketball, Sports / 12/03/2015 / by: Angel Grady

T.J. Shorts shoots for a future in professional basketball

Many people go their lives without receiving awards or recognition for their skills. Imagine if at the age of four you discovered your talent and others noticed it

in: April Fools, Special Edition / 04/01/2015 / by: Nick Nenad

Championship spurs hair growth for Ground

“Third time’s a charm” is what some people would call it. Saddleback head basketball coach Andy Ground has grown out a full head of hair and most are

in: Men's Basketball, SBC Gauchos, Sports / 03/21/2015 / by: Nick Nenad

Saddleback wins third state title

The Saddleback Gauchos men’s basketball team are the 2015 California Community College Athletic Association state champions after defeating the East Los Angeles College Huskies 50-47 on Sunday. This

Sophomore forward Collin Host gets fouled as he attempts a lay-up over a Wolverine player. (Photo by Niko LaBarbera)

in: Men's Basketball, SBC Gauchos, Sports / 03/09/2015 / by: Nick Nenad

Gauchos pounce on the Wolverines, move on to the State Tournament

In front of a chaotic crowd in Saddleback College’s Gymnausium on Saturday night, the Gauchos men’s basketball team defeated the highly ranked San Bernardino Valley College Wolverines handily,

in: Men's Basketball, SBC Gauchos, Sports / 03/07/2015 / by: Nick Nenad

Gauchos clobber Eagles, will play in regional finals

On a night most would call a school night, there was a reason to celebrate Saddleback College’s men’s basketball team for defeating the Mt. San Jacinto College Eagles, 99-75. With

Dusty Baker (#25, center) gets high-fives from his teams during introductions. The Gauchos finished the season 28-2 and are headed to the playoffs with high seed. (Courtesy of Saddleback Sports Information)

in: Men's Basketball, SBC Gauchos, Sports / 02/25/2015 / by: Nick Nenad

Gauchos win conference title, finish on a high note

The Saddleback Gauchos men’s basketball team finished off their season in winning fashion, defeating its last three opponents and capturing the Orange Empire Conference championship for nineteenth time

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