2016-17 Men's Basketball News

Season
O'Shae Williams Inks With Trinity International University
O'Shae Williams Inks With Trinity International University

CYPRESS, CA- Cypress College men's basketball standout O’Shae Williams has accepted a scholarship offer to attend Trinity International University.

Lister Accepts Scholarship From Life Pacific
Lister Accepts Scholarship From Life Pacific

CYPRESS, CA- Cypress College men’s basketball standout Chez Lister has accepted a scholarship offer from Life Pacific College.

Chargers Fall to Tigers in SoCal Regional, 70-53
Chargers Fall to Tigers in SoCal Regional, 70-53

RIVERSIDE, CA – The Cypress College men's basketball team saw their season come to an end in the opening round of the CCCAA Southern California Regional on Wednesday night.

Cypress vs. Riverside- Chargers Set to Open CCCAA Playoffs on the Road
Cypress vs. Riverside- Chargers Set to Open CCCAA Playoffs on the Road

The CCCAA announced that the Cypress College men’s basketball team (13-14, 5-7 OEC) has earned a 2017 postseason bid as the 20th seed in the south.

Chargers Fall to Gauchos on Sophomore Night, 65-42
Chargers Fall to Gauchos on Sophomore Night, 65-42

CYPRESS, CA – The Cypress College men's basketball team (13-12, 5-5 OEC) fell to No. 2 Saddleback College (23-3, 9-1 OEC) at home on Friday night, 65-42.

Chargers Provide Drama During 4th Annual #CypCity Hoops Night
Chargers Provide Drama During 4th Annual #CypCity Hoops Night

CYPRESS, CA – Cypress College men’s and women’s basketball programs picked up Conference wins over Orange Coast College during Friday’s 4th Annual #CypCity Hoops Night in Gym II.

Chargers Upset No. 7 Fullerton, 67-61
Chargers Upset No. 7 Fullerton, 67-61

CYPRESS, CA – The Cypress College men's basketball team (12-10, 4-3 OEC) upset No. 7 Fullerton College (17-6, 6-1 OEC) 67-61 at home on Friday night.

Chargers Survive Dons & Move Up a Spot In OEC Standings
Chargers Survive Dons & Move Up a Spot In OEC Standings

CYPRESS, CA – The Cypress College men’s basketball team (11-10, 3-3 OEC) fought off a late run from the Santa Ana Dons (6-16, 1-5 OEC) to win 80-77 at home on Wednesday night.

Riverside Spoils Late Charger Comeback
Riverside Spoils Late Charger Comeback

CYPRESS, CA – The Cypress College men’s basketball team (10-10, 2-3 OEC) lost a heart breaker to the Riverside College Tigers (16-6, 3-2 OEC) at home on Friday night, 74-77.

Chargers Lock Down Lasers In OEC Home Opener, 61-55
Chargers Lock Down Lasers In OEC Home Opener, 61-55

CYPRESS, CA – The Cypress College men’s basketball team (10-8, 2-1 OEC) defeated the Irvine Valley College Lasers (10-9, 1-3 OEC) in their Orange Empire Conference home opener on Friday night.

Chargers Handle Pirates on the Road, 82-73
Chargers Handle Pirates on the Road, 82-73

COSTA MESA, CA- The Cypress College men?s basketball team (9-8, 1-1 OEC) shot the lights out in an 82-73 road victory over Orange Coast College (7-11, 0-3 OEC) on Wednesday night.

Men's Basketball Set for Orange Empire Conference Play
Men's Basketball Set for Orange Empire Conference Play

The Cypress College men's basketball captured the consolation champoinship in the San Diego Mesa tournament over the Holidays and opened up conference play on the road against Fullerton College.

Huge First Half Propels Chargers Past Cuyamaca, 80-62
Huge First Half Propels Chargers Past Cuyamaca, 80-62

CYPRESS, CA – The Cypress College men’s basketball team (5-6) defeated the Cuyamaca College Coyotes (4-9) 80-62 at home on Thursday night.

Payne Earns Full Ride to Rocky Mountain College
Payne Earns Full Ride to Rocky Mountain College

CYPRESS, CA – Sophomore forward Austin Payne has accepted a full ride scholarship to play at Rocky Mountain College next season.

Men's Basketball Finishes 2nd at San Francisco Tournament
Men's Basketball Finishes 2nd at San Francisco Tournament

CYPRESS, CA – After a slow start to the season, the Cypress College men’s basketball team (2-5) finished 2nd at the San Francisco City Tournament this past weekend.