https://www.citrusowls.com en-us https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160706l639oa Glendora, CA - Two more Citrus College Men’s Basketball players have made their decisions about where they will be continuing their academic and athletic careers for the 2016-2017 season. Sophomore Jordan McNellys has signed a scholarship offer with NAIA member Bacone College, while Caleb Richey will suit up for NCAA DIII California Lutheran University. Wed, 06 Jul 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160706l639oa https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160617j3fjsm Glendora, CA - Citrus College sophomore men’s basketball players Jeriko Santos and Mark Williams have become the first two student-athletes from the 2015-2016 Citrus College Men’s Basketball team to accept offers to continue their playing careers at four-years next season. Williams has signed a scholarship offer from NCAA Division II Colorado State University – Pueblo, while Santos will suit up for NCAA Division III Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160617j3fjsm https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160303kq49nl Lancaster, CA – The Citrus College Men’s Basketball team’s 2016 CCCAA post-season run came to an end on Wednesday night. The #18 seeded Owls hung tough with #7 Antelope Valley, but the Marauders late heroics sealed Citrus’ fate. Thu, 03 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160303kq49nl https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/2016022932n945 San Bernardino, CA - Headed into the 2016 CCCAA SoCal post-season, very few people would have given the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team much chance of getting out of the first round, let alone beating the #2 seed in the second round should they get there. All that mattered was that the Owls themselves believed they belonged, and they proved just that after knocking off #15 Palomar on Wednesday, and then following that up by shocking #2 San Bernardino Valley College 94-91 in overtime on Saturday. Mon, 29 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/2016022932n945 https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602251y6thj San Marcos, CA - When the 2016 CCCAA SoCal Men’s Basketball pairing were announced on Monday, the Owls knew that they would have a tall task ahead of them, being seeded #18 out of a possible 20 teams. The Owls made it loud and clear on Wednesday night at #15 Palomar that they weren’t to be taken lightly as the defeated the host Comets 77-63. Thu, 25 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602251y6thj https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602242mi4p7 A preview of the opening round match-up between #18 Citrus College and #15 Palomar College in the 2016 California Community College Athletic Association Southern California Playoffs on Wednesday February 24th at 7:00 PM. Wed, 24 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602242mi4p7 https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160222p4sqrp Glendora, CA - It wasn't an easy road but in the end, the Citrus College Men's Basketball team persevered and qualified for the CCCAA SoCal Playoffs for a 10th straight year. Mon, 22 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160222p4sqrp https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602213k5bed Culver City, CA - With a potential post-season home game at stake, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball did not get what they wanted on Saturday night when they travelled to West Los Angeles College for their 2015-2016 regular season finale. Instead of securing the spot, the Owls gave up an 11 point halftime lead, and a large double-digit lead in the second half in a 91-95 loss to the Wildcats, putting their playoff hopes on shakier ground. Sat, 20 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602213k5bed https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160218iyg0ls Glendale, CA - At the end of regulation, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team certainly could have had a reason to hang their head as they saw the host Vaqueros hit a buzzer beating three to send the game into overtime. The Owls didn’t do that though, and they rallied back in overtime, turning the tables on Glendale when sophomore Mark Williams hit a buzzer beater that gave Citrus a 77-74 victory. Thu, 18 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160218iyg0ls https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602174wyrys Glendora, CA - With their 2015-2016 season on the line, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team was able to pass another test on Saturday night when they hosted Los Angeles Valley College. The Owls led by as much as 18 points on the night, but held off a late Monarch charge for a 78-65 victory. Sun, 14 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602174wyrys https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602112m6iht Santa Clarita, CA - With the 2015-2016 winding down, and each and every game becoming a must win for the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team, the Owls staying on the right path on Wednesday night when they travelled to College of the Canyons. Citrus bested the Cougars in all but one of the major statistical categories and went on to win in impressive fashion 92-62. Thu, 11 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602112m6iht https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602090ez5ua Glendora, CA - It’s been months since the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team has even received a vote in the California Community College Men’s Basketball Coaches Association SoCal Coaches Poll. Most people have probably looked at the Owls’ record and assumed that they were done, not the same program they’ve always been. If you take a close look though, only two of their 12 losses are to teams who haven’t received coaches poll votes, and only one was to a team outside the RPI Top 16. After Wednesday’s tough last second loss to Antelope Valley College, no one would probably blame the Owls if they rolled over in their final five contests, but Citrus had a statement for the rest of SoCal on Saturday night. They aren’t dead yet, as they defeated SoCal #14 Santa Monica College 87-59. Sun, 07 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602090ez5ua https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602062lmh3t Glendora, CA - Just when it seemed like the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team had finally turned things around for the positive down the home stretch of their game against Antelope Valley College and the last half of their Western State Conference South Division schedule. The Marauders handed the Owls a handful of heartbreak with a shot clock beating three with 19 seconds left that put Citrus on the losing end of things on Wednesday evening in what ended up a 79-76 loss. Thu, 04 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/201602062lmh3t https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160201jdmwss Bakersfield, CA - After a two hour trip up the 5 to the 99 Freeway, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team found themselves struggling to get going at first place Bakersfield College. The Owls fell in an early hole and never dug themselves out in a 83-70 loss to the Renegades. Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160201jdmwss https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160128m9kij8 Glendora, CA - The Citrus College Men’s Basketball team would hold the lead against visiting West Los Angeles College on Wednesday night for all but 85 seconds. It wasn’t always easy though as Citrus nearly let an 18 point lead evaporate in the second half, in what ended up a 85-73 victory for the Owls. Thu, 28 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160128m9kij8 https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160125scvm6n Glendora, CA - The Citrus College Men’s Basketball team won their third straight game and did so thanks to getting back to fundamentals. The Owls turned the ball over a season low eight times, while forcing their opponent Glendale College into 15 turnovers, and outrebounding the Vaqueros by four in a 89-71 victory. Mon, 25 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160125scvm6n https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160121li9svl Valley Glen, CA - In the classic 1992 drama Glengarry Glen Ross, Alec Baldwin’s character exclaims the famous line, “coffee’s for closers only”. If that’s the case, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team may have finally earned their coffee on Wednesday night when they closed out a tough Los Angeles Valley College squad with a 76-72 victory. Thu, 21 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160121li9svl https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160118x1ncko Glendora, CA - Through three Western State Conference South Division games, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team found themselves in unfamiliar territory. The Owls were winless and losers of six straight headed into Saturday night’s contest with College of the Canyons. While it wasn’t pretty the Owls got on the board thanks to a 68-62 victory over the visiting Cougars. Sat, 16 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160118x1ncko https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160118x0nqyd Santa Monica, CA - The start of the 2016 Western State Conference slate has been anything but kind to the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team. That trend continued on Wednesday night when the Owls arguably swallowed their toughest loss 71-74 at Santa Monica College. With the game all tied up at 71-71, the Corsairs delivered a gut punch to the Owls in the form of a just past half court shot buzzer beater that sank Citrus. Wed, 13 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160118x0nqyd https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160111j9cwew Lancaster, CA -- For the first 20 minutes of play Saturday night at State #9 Antelope Valley College, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team did something they hadn’t really done all year long. The Owls came out swinging and put their host and opponent for the night on their heels taking a 50-38 lead into halftime. The roles were unfortunately reversed in the second half though, as Antelope Valley outscored the Owls by 20 in the final 20 minutes of play in an 89-97 loss for the Owls. Mon, 11 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160111j9cwew https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160108qjt670 Glendora, CA -- When the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team opened up Western State Conference South Division play on Wednesday evening to State #16 Bakersfield College, the Owls knew they would have a tall task on their hands. What they didn’t know probably was all the big runs they’d see on the night as the Owls lost a close on 80-86. Wed, 06 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20160108qjt670 https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151219hr9yqt Glendora, CA - The Citrus College Men’s Basketball team closed out their non-conference schedule on Thursday evening at home when they hosted Mt. San Antonio College. Both teams had struggled as of let headed into the match-up, but the Mounties were the team with the difference maker. That difference maker came in the form of sophomore guard Lamarquis Thompson who came up with big play after big play for the Mounties, something the Owls lacked in their 68-75 loss. Sat, 19 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151219hr9yqt https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151211p3hx2w Riverside, CA -- While the outcome wasn’t what they were looking for, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team proved something to themselves in their match-up with State #4 San Bernardino Valley College. The Owls proved they could hang with the best in the State, as the Wolverines needed a late run and close to perfect shooting to eliminate the Owls from the Riverside Holiday Tournament with a 87-76 win. Fri, 11 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151211p3hx2w https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151209t6ybb1 Riverside, CA -- The Citrus College Men’s Basketball team knew they’d have a tall task ahead of them on Wednesday afternoon when they had to take on State #1 Saddleback College in the second round of the Riverside Holiday Tournament. The Owls kept it close for the first 10 minutes until the Gauchos ground them down in a 84-63 loss. Wed, 09 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151209t6ybb1 https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151209hxv198 Riverside, CA -- For about 18 of the 20 minutes in the second half of the Citrus College Men’s Basketball program’s contest with Barstow College on Tuesday afternoon, the Owls were outplayed by the Vikings. That changed in a matter of seconds as freshman Kenneth Cyprian, “KC” to his teammates, put together a masterpiece in the closing seconds with a four-point play that gave Citrus a 77-76 victory over Barstow in the opening round of the 2015 Riverside City College Holiday Tournament. Tue, 08 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151209hxv198 https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151130poy2fy Glendora, CA -- Facing a stout 2-3 zone that featured some of the best size in the State of California, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team settled for a third of their shot attempts coming from beyond the 3-point arc. The Owls were frigid from the outside hitting only seven of their 21 total attempts in a 75-83 loss to San Diego City College. Mon, 30 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151130poy2fy https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151130lsoh0p Glendora, CA -- With elimination from their home hosted tournament on the line, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team drew a tough match-up in State #19 El Camino College-Compton Center. The Owls were nearly outdone in every statistical category except rebounds, where Citrus out-rebounded the Tartars by 14. The class on the glass by the Owls was the difference maker in an 88-83 overtime victory. Sun, 29 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151130lsoh0p https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151128n3m3zn Glendora, CA -- For the third time in four seasons, the Citrus College Men’s Basketball team opened up their annual Thanksgiving Tournament, the Neil Edwards Classic, with a loss. Whether it was a tryptophan hangover from their respective turkey days, or just an inability to keep in the game, the Owls turned the ball over 22 times, turning into 32 points for visiting Victor Valley in a 71-74 loss to the Rams. Sat, 28 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151128n3m3zn https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151123iae7qz Glendora, CA -- The Citrus College Men’s Basketball team opened up their 2015-2016 home slate on Saturday afternoon when they played host to visiting Los Angeles Southwest College. The Owls took advantage of every opportunity given to them on the evening, outscoring the visiting Cougars 40-19 in points off turnovers in a 97-74 victory. Mon, 23 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151123iae7qz https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151119l6f9si Palm Desert, CA -- The Citrus College Men’s Basketball team hit the road on Wednesday evening for a trip out to College of the Desert where they faced off with a feisty Roadrunner squad. After one half of play, Citrus lead by five points before pulling away late 97-85. Thu, 19 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.citrusowls.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/releases/20151119l6f9si