On This Date, February 1
Over the years, Saddleback College has had some great moments in athletics. This is what was happening on this date in the past.
Over the years, Saddleback College has had some great moments in athletics. This is what was happening on this date in the past.
On this date in 2017 the Saddleback women's basketball team picked up its 20th win of the season with a 61-51 win over Irvine Valley College at IVC. It also gave Saddleback the President's Cup for the year, a friendly competition between the two schools every season. Janae Omusi led Saddleback with 28 points in the game, making 4-of-8 shots from three-point range while also leading the team with eight rebounds.
On this date in 2016 the Saddleback men's golf team opened the season with a first place finish at the annual Tee-Off Classic against Orange Empire Conference foes. It was the first win for the program since 2011 and the round was played in cold temperatures with 20-25 MPH wind gusts. Robert Lievana was the star of the day, collecting medalist honors with a round of 74. Lievana made six birdies during the round played at Los Serranos Golf Club.
On this date in 2020 the Saddleback softball team swept a double-header with Santa Barbara City College. Saddleback picked up 8-1 and 11-2 wins in improving to 4-2 on the season. Veronica Belleza pitched seven total innings in the double-header, giving up no earned-runs while striking out 16 batters.