On this date, March 2
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 March 2, 2017, the women's tennis program defeated Orange Coast College, 5-4. Saddleback won 4-of-6 singles matches to clinch the win, with a key win coming from Kristina Parks (pictured). Parks battled through three sets before coming out with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win at No. 4 singles. Saddleback's win kept them in second place in the Orange Empire Conference.
On March 2, 2016, the Saddleback men's basketball team defeated Bakersfield College in the second round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs with a 64-56 win in overtime. It was the 23rd straight win for Saddleback, pushing them into the regional finals. Breaon Brady (pictured) led Saddleback with 14 points and nine rebounds as the team finished with a 50-41 advantage on the glass.
On March 2, 2019, the Saddleback women's track & field team finished second out of 17 teams at the Cal State Los Angeles Invitational in Los Angeles. Saddleback cleaned up in middle and long-distance events, finishing 1-2 in the 800 meters with Megan Good (pictured) and Dana McGrath. Saddleback also received a win in the hammer throw with Samantha Chasteler.