La Sierra University - News

[Men's Basketball] Senior Night Culminates With Incredible Comeback Victory

Robert Castillo — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0600

Riverside, CA - In what might be the biggest comeback victory in school history, the Golden Eagles, led by their seniors, erased a 22-point lead in the final six and a half minutes of the game, to win their fifth game of the season over New Hope Christian College.

[Men's Basketball] Another Late Comeback Comes Up Just Short

Robert Castillo — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:35:00 -0600

Riverside, CA - The Golden Eagles men's basketball team played host to West Coast Baptist College looking to turn the tide and get back in the win column. But after another feverish rally, late in the second half, La Sierra fell just short in the 77-80 loss.

[Men's Basketball] Second Half Comeback Falls Short

Robert Castillo — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:00:00 -0600

Riverside, CA - The men's basketball team played host to Bethesda University tonight at the Alumni Pavilion. The Golden Eagles were looking to even the season series after losing to the Flames back in mid-January. After erasing a double-digit deficit, La Sierra cut the lead to two points in the final minute of the game, but came up short in the 66-72 loss.

[Men's Basketball] Men�s Basketball Unable to Keep Pace With No. 8 San Marcos

Robert Castillo — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:30:00 -0600

San Marcos, CA - After ten days off between their last game, a 63-55 win over Pacific Union College, the Golden Eagles remained on the road, traveling for a match-up with Cal State San Marcos. The Cougars, the No. 8 team in the country (NAIA Div. 1), controlled the game and cruised to a 111-71 victory over the Golden Eagles.

[Men's Basketball] Men�s Basketball Completes Sweep Over PUC

Robert Castillo — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:30:00 -0600

Angwin, CA - After dropping their first two games of the most recent northern California trip, the men's basketball team was looking to get back in the win column and even the season series against Pacific Union College. La Sierra's strong second half propelled them to a 63-55 win over the Pioneers.

[Men's Basketball] Tough Second Half Proves Costly For Golden Eagles

Robert Castillo — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:30:00 -0600

After a week and a half off between their last contests, the Golden Eagles men's basketball team matched up against Bethesda University tonight, a game that was played on the campus of Hope International University. Bethesda, a first year program that is located in Anaheim, Calif., was able to contain La Sierra's offense en route to an 81-60 win over the Golden Eagles.

[Men's Basketball] Men�s Basketball Falls to Merced

Robert Castillo — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 01:55:00 -0600

Merced, CA - The Golden Eagles men's basketball team was looking to get back in the win column this afternoon as they matched up against the Bobcats of UC Merced. The Bobcats entered the game in search of their first win of the season. Needless to say, both teams were looking at this opportunity and ready to compete. Unfortunately for the Golden Eagles, the Bobcats built a comfortable first half lead that they would not relinquish, going on to win their first game of the season 90-80.

[Men's Basketball] Golden Eagles Lose to Cal Maritime

Jesus Moreno — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

The Golden Eagles Men's Basketball team was looking to bounce back after losing to Menlo College on Friday; however, Cal Maritime University came out with a 63-55 win over the Golden Eagles.

Coach Derek Robbins tried to changes things up as he only played eight players during this game. By the end of the half, the Golden Eagles had a 5 point lead 28-33.

During the second half, the Keelhaulers of Cal Maritime came out strong and outscored the Golden Eagles 35-22. Once again, the Golden Eagles gave up too many second chances as the Keelhauler got 14 offensive rebounds, compare to the 4 offensive rebounds by the Golden Eagles.

Once again, Bennett Shaw was the only player in double digits with 21 points. C.J. Goldsmith came off the bench and contributed with 7 points and 1 steal.

Manzo and Campbell lead the Keelhaulers with 13 and 11 points respectively.

The Golden Eagles will complete their Northern California trip tomorrow afternoon as they take on the Bobcats of UC Merced.

[Men's Basketball] Menlo College Defeats Golden Eagles

Jesus Moreno — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0600

Playing in their first game of the New Year, the Golden Eagles Men's Basketball team came up short, losing to Menlo College 75-60 during the first game in the Northern California trip.

By the end of the half, Menlo College was up 38-30; there were three ties and five lead changes before the first half was over. The Golden Eagles came out strong during the second half but it wasn't enough to catch up to Oaks of Menlo College.

The Golden Eagles shot 41.5% from the field, compare to the 37.5% from the Oaks. The difference came with Menlo College having 16 offensive rebounds and only 11 turnovers compare to the 10 offensive rebounds and 16 turnovers by the Golden Eagles.

Bennett Shaw was the only player in double digits for the Golden Eagles with 11 points. Joshua Zonker led the Golden Eagles in rebounds with 9.

The Golden Eagles will try to bounce back when they play Cal Maritime on Saturday night during their second game of their Northern California Trip.

[Men's Basketball] Men�s Basketball Gives Back

Robert Castillo — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:10:00 -0600

Riverside, CA - Just prior to their Christmas holiday break, the Golden Eagles men's basketball team joined with the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services to throw a holiday party for some of the local youth the department work with on a daily basis.

[Men's Basketball] Cardinals Down Golden Eagles

Robert Castillo — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Riverside, CA - After playing two consecutive overtime games, the Golden Eagles found themselves in another tight battle with Andrews University in the final game of the La Sierra University Basketball Tournament. But the Golden Eagles came up short, losing to the Cardinals 50-56.

[Men's Basketball] Golden Eagles Fall In Overtime

Robert Castillo — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:30:00 -0600

Riverside, CA - For the second consecutive game, the Golden Eagles found themselves in an overtime battle. After pulling out a thrilling victory over Oakwood University in overtime on Saturday night, La Sierra was unable to muster the same magic tonight, losing to Pacific Union College, 72-73.

[Men's Basketball] Men�s Basketball Wins Overtime Thriller Over Oakwood

Robert Castillo — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:55:00 -0600

Riverside, CA - In what is being referred to as one of the most exciting basketball games at the Alumni Pavilion, the Golden Eagles men's basketball team was able to pull out the back-and-forth battle, against Oakwood University (Huntsville, Ala.), 79-77, in overtime.

[Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball Back In The Win Column

Robert Castillo — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 23:57:41 -0600

Riverside, CA - Looking to rebound from a tough loss at The Master's College this past Thursday, the Golden Eagles were eager for their match-up with William Jessup tonight at the Alumni Pavilion. La Sierra jumped out of the blocks, building a modest lead that they enjoyed for the majority of the game. But the Warriors stormed back to tie the score at the eight-minute mark of the second half. A back-n-forth battle would ensue for the remainder of the game, with the Golden Eagles closing things out for the 62-57 win.

[Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball Unable to Overcome Early Deficit

Robert Castillo — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:15:03 -0600

Santa Clarita, CA - Looking to get back in the win column the Golden Eagle men's basketball team were back on the road, as they trekked to Santa Clarita, CA, to face The Master's College in a non-conference match-up. But a tough shooting first half put La Sierra into a hole they were unable to get out of, ultimately losing by a final of 58-99.