Men's Basketball drop a heartbreaker at home
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
San Diego Mesa
2-8
|
37 | 47 | 84 |
|
Sequoias
5-5
|
38 | 43 | 81 |
VISALIA - The College of the Sequoias men's basketball team fell 84-81 to San Diego Mesa on Saturday night.
The Giants (5-5) cut their deficit down to 5 points with 1:47 remaining in the game thanks to Zac Nuttall's three-pointer.
After free throws made by both teams, COS were still down 81-77 with 46 seconds.
COS forward Kentrey Bynum tipped in the ball for a basket, and nine seconds later he made a layup. The Giants were down one point, 82-81, with 22 seconds remaining in the game.
After a pair of San Diego Mesa (2-8) free throws, Sequoias would have one more chance to tie the game.
COS guard Austin Molezzo fired a three-pointer but was off the mark.
With the loss, the Giants' two game win streak is snapped and they drop to .500 on the season.
Guard Austin Armstead had a team high 20 points in the defeat. He also led the team in assists with 5.
Bynum fell one point short of a double-double, finishing with 9 points and 10 rebounds.
The Giants will now host the Kirby Mannon Pepsi/Wyndham Tournament this weekend at Porter Field House. COS will play Pasadena City in the first round with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday.
Team Stats
San Diego Mesa
| Game Statistics | San Diego Mesa | Sequoias |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (28-61) | (27-58) |
| Field Goal % | 45.9% | 46.6% |
| Rebounds | 35 | 29 |
| Assists | 15 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 14 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 13 | 14 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 14 | 10 |
| Pts in the Paint | 26 | 20 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 4 |
| Bench Pts | 17 | 23 |
