Men’s basketball looking to mount a comeback after three straight losses
Jason Reed, Sports Editor
February 13, 2013
The Bakersfield College men’s basketball team lost its third consecutive game Feb. 9, after falling to College of the Canyons 69-68. The team found itself trailing 35-29 at the half and overcame a 13-point deficit mid-way through the second half and took a 63-61 lead with 1:43 left in the game. “We... Read more »
Women’s basketball loses big game, still confident
Jason Reed, Sports Editor
February 13, 2013
The Bakersfield College women’s basketball team lost one of its biggest games of the season Feb. 9, against visiting College of the Canyons. Both teams came into the game 6-2, tied for second place in the Western State Conference, behind 7-1 LA Valley College. Canyons pulled away from the Renegades... Read more »
BC women basketball off to a 4-1 start in WSC
Jason Reed, Sports Editor
January 30, 2013
The Bakersfield College women’s basketball team finished the months of November and December with a below .500 record of just seven wins and eight losses. January has been a different story. BC has started conference play and is off to a 4-1 start. “I feel like we’re really improving and doing... Read more »
BC starts solid in WSC at 3-2
Jason Reed, Sports Editor
January 30, 2013
After a slow start to the 2012-2013 season, the Bakersfield College men’s basketball team has started Western State Conference play with a 3-2 record. BC has been below .500 this season with a 9-10 overall record. In the past week, the Renegades lost to Citrus 70-61 and beat LA Valley 66-59 on Jan.... Read more »
Former NBA player and Renegade returns to BC
Esteban Ramirez, Sports Editor
November 28, 2012
Former NBA player and Bakersfield College alumnus Andre Spencer never thought about being an NBA player growing up, but once he got here at BC he realized that it was a possibility for him. “Growing up I wanted to be an astronaut,” Spencer said. “As a kid I use to watch exploration programs. I... Read more »
Bakersfield Jam benefitting from move
Nestor Fernandez, Reporter
November 28, 2012
At the time the Bakersfield Jam made the decision to move to the Jam Events Center, which is currently known as the Dignity Health Events Center, in 2009, they had been at Rabobank Arena for three years. David Higdon and Stan Ellis purchased the National Basketball Association Developmental League team... Read more »
Turnovers prove costly to men’s hoops in first tourney
Esteban Ramirez, Sports Editor
November 15, 2012
Turnovers plagued the Bakersfield College men’s basketball team against College of the Sequoias on Nov. 9 and Allan Hancock on Nov. 10 in the Cuesta Tournament. BC lost to COS 74-58 and lost to Hancock 96-78. “We played hard, but we didn’t play smart,” said BC coach Rich Hughes. “The thing... Read more »
BC men’s hoop team looking to bounce back
Esteban Ramirez, Sports Editor
October 31, 2012
After a disappointing year last season, in which it lost a lot of close games due to turnovers, lack of rebounding and key injuries, the Bakersfield College men’s basketball team is ready to redeem itself this year. “We’re looking good,” said BC coach Rich Hughes. “We have a lot of returning... Read more »
ROUNDUP: Former BC basketball players take their talents to four-years schools
Esteban Ramirez and Nestor Fernandez, Rip Staff
October 3, 2012
Three former Bakersfield College basketball players from the 2011-2012 team have transferred to four-year schools, and BC coach Rich Hughes said this is ultimately the goal for every coach. Jon Glover and Rob Rendon are set to play for division-2 school Holy Names University in Oakland, while Jon Baird... Read more »
COLUMN: Basketball needs new playoff system
Esteban Ramirez, Sports Editor
February 29, 2012
In sports, a lot of the talk is usually what should be the criteria to make the playoffs, and if a certain team is even worthy to be considered for a playoff spot. I like how in most sports, if you win the division, you can make the playoffs, but when two teams are battling for the division and have... Read more »
