City Times

City College lose on a heartbreaking buzzer-beater

The Knights men’s basketball team will return home after falling in the third round of the Southern California Regional playoffs

Jovani Juarez, Staff Writer • March 7, 2020

The San Diego City College men’s basketball team was defeated by Los Angeles Valley, 83-81, in overtime during the third round of the Southern California Regional playoffs on Saturday night. The Monarchs snapped the Knights' seven-game winning streak.

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Knights look ahead to Fullerton

San Diego City College men’s basketball playoff victory sets up rematch of 2017 state championship game

Ben Williams, Staff Writer • February 29, 2020

The San Diego City College men's basketball team hosted the first round of the Southern California Regional playoffs at Harry West Gym on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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City College continues its winning streak

The Knights defeated Los Angeles Southwest, ending its streak at five

Vicky Pineda, Co-Editor-in-Chief • February 26, 2020

The San Diego City College men’s basketball team defeated Los Angeles Southwest, 92-73, in the opening round of the Southern California Regional playoffs at Harry West Gym on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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Charlens’ 300th victory closes out regular season for City College Knights

City College celebrates a milestone win for its coach and a win that could sneak the Knights into the playoffs.

Sonny Garibay, Sports Editor • February 23, 2019

The San Diego City College men’s basketball team dominated a physical game against Imperial Valley College, winning 112-84 on Friday night. With the win, coach Mitch Charlens achieved his 300th...

Young Knights seek another state final run

A look at the goals and challenges ahead for the men's basketball team

Marissa Gonzales, Sports Editor • November 2, 2018

Finishing as state runners-up with a 33-3 record would be considered a successful season by most standards. But for San Diego City College men’s basketball team, there is still a lingering feeling of maybe having been able to do more.

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Knights men’s basketball team ends charmed season with state championship win

Gabe Rivera, Sports Editor • March 23, 2017

You may have missed it, and if you did I am truly sorry for you, but your City College Knights men’s basketball team just made history in a most epic fashion. On Sunday, March 12, the Knights put...

Knights make history, win state championship!

Gabe Rivera, Sports Editor • March 12, 2017

With just over four seconds remaining, Knights sophomore guard, Darien McClain was given a chance to win the game for his team with one shot. Driving the full length of the court, McClain did just that...

Knights in state championship for first time in history

Gabe Rivera, Sports Editor • March 11, 2017

San Diego City College is headed to the junior college basketball state championship for the first time in the school’s 100 year existence, to face the Fullerton College Hornets on Sunday, March 12...

Knight’s men’s hoops headed to the Elite 8

Gabe Rivera, Sports Editor • March 5, 2017

The San Diego City College Knights men’s basketball team’s historic season continued Saturday, March 4, as they dismantled the Riverside City College Tigers 113-81 to advance to the state championship...

Knights take down Mounties, advance to Regional Finals

Gabe Rivera • February 26, 2017

The San Diego City College Knights advanced to the third round of the California Community College Athletic Association men’s basketball playoffs by eliminating the Mount San Antonio College Mounties...

Knight voted league’s Player of the Year

Luisa Sausedo • March 11, 2016

The Pacific Coast Athletic Conference South gave Knights' sophomore guard Taylor Nelson and his coach, Mitch Charlens, top honors as the men's basketball season came to an end. Nelson was named the...

Knights Punish Southwestern

Basketball team is 4-0 in Pacific Coast Athletic Conference

Luisa Sausedo • February 5, 2016

The City College men's basketball team triumphed over the Southwestern Jaguars 93-68 Wednesday night at Harry West Gymnasium. The Knights advanced their overall record to 18-7 and 4-0 in the Pacific Coast...