Posted: Jan 15, 2025
Freshmen Lead Tigers in Defeat
Riverside
(11-8, 3-3)
51
#11 Fullerton
(16-2, 5-1)
64
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Riverside (11-8, 3-3) | 27 | 24 | 51 |
|
#11 Fullerton (16-2, 5-1) | 33 | 31 | 64 |
Riverside City College took on No. 11-ranked Fullerton College and gave a valiant effort but ultimately fell 64-51.
The Tigers drop to 11-8 overall and 3-3 in Orange Empire Conference action, while the Hornets improve to 16-2 on the year, 5-1 in conference.
Three Tigers finished in double figures, led by Jayden Miller's 14 points (4-for-9). Caleb Palmer (6-for-13) and Corey Mitchell (4-for-7) each added 13 points.
Palmer also added eight rebounds, while Andre Skelin chipped in seven boards.
RCC returns home and faces another ranked foe as No. 10-ranked Santiago Canyon College comes to town.