Vikings’ Late Rally Falls Short in 77-74 Battle Against Riverside
The Vikings fought hard but narrowly fell to the Riverside City College Tigers in a thrilling 77-74 contest.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Riverside
4-2
|
45 | 32 | 77 |
|
Long Beach
1-2
|
28 | 46 | 74 |
Team Stats
Riverside
| Game Statistics | Riverside | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (27-56) | (25-54) |
| Field Goal % | 48.2% | 46.3% |
| Rebounds | 38 | 26 |
| Assists | 19 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 8 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 8 | 18 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 12 | 2 |
| Pts in the Paint | 30 | 30 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 6 | 14 |
| Bench Pts | 14 | 37 |
The Long Beach City College men's basketball team fought hard but narrowly fell to the Riverside City College Tigers in a thrilling 77-74 contest.
Point guard Mason Pacheco Robinson delivered a standout performance, leading the Vikings with 17 points and four rebounds. Point guard Lawrence Brown contributed 14 points and three assists, while wing Major Hurley showcased his all-around game with 10 points, six rebounds, five steals, and two assists.
The Vikings faced a challenging first half, trailing 45-28 at halftime. However, they regrouped in the second half, mounting a determined comeback. With just two minutes remaining, the Vikings executed a fierce rally, cutting the deficit to a single point with only three seconds left. Despite their efforts, the Tigers secured the win with two clutch free throws in the closing moments.
The Vikings will look to bounce back on Nov. 22 when they travel to College of the Canyons at 6 p.m.