CLOSE ENCOUNTER
Fullerton College came close to derailing Riverside City College at home Friday night falling to the Tigers 48-44.
CLOSE ENCOUNTER: Fullerton College came close to derailing Riverside City College at home Friday night falling to the Tigers 48-44.
FC went up early 7-1 and held the lead over RCC until the 2:03 mark when Neka Hunter scored two on a layup giving RCC an 18-17 lead. The Tigers led at the end of the half 20-17.
In the second half, Riverside held on to a narrow lead as Fullerton kept within 6 points.
The Hornets made their big push with 41 seconds left when Laura Curiel hit a big three-pointer to put FC within two at 44-42.
RCC sealed the game with two seconds left on a pair of Hunter's free throws giving the Tigers the win. Scroll down for the complete stats.
Amber Washington scored 12 points with 9 rebounds. Andrya Ventura dropped in 12 points as well. Laura Curiel had 8 points and Irma Urzua had 7 rebounds.
Up Next: The Hornets (6-17, 2-7) will host Saddleback College on Wednesday, February 13th. Tip of is at 7:30 pm.