https://www.occpirateathletics.com en-us https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180523stbdut A pair of Orange Coast College men's basketball standouts -- freshman Joshua Davis and sophomore Jumoke Walker -- will be moving on from OCC and will continue the athletic and academic careers at Hope International University. Wed, 23 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180523stbdut https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180320ls1p4n COSTA MESA -- After a season for the ages for the Orange Coast College men's basketball team, three key pieces of the puzzle were honored for their contributions to the 2017-18 season. Tue, 20 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180320ls1p4n https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180311ohlk1y VENTURA -- The Orange Coast College men's basketball team saw its awe-inspiring 2017-18 season come to an end on Friday night as the Pirates fell to Fresno City College, 96-80, in the state quarterfinals of the California Community College Athletic Association Men's Basketball State Championships, hosted by Ventura College. Fri, 09 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180311ohlk1y https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180306mg5xy8 COSTA MESA -- With their ticket to the State Elite Eight officially punched, the Orange Coast College Pirates will now focus their attention on the business at hand, which is finding a way to beat the Fresno City College Rams on Friday night at Ventura College. Tue, 06 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180306mg5xy8 https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/2018030442ys8m GLENDORA -- Apparently, this story is just too good to end now. The Orange Coast College men's basketball team -- a team that went 8-19 last season -- is moving on the big dance after shocking third-seeded Citrus, 80-77, on Saturday night in the third round of the Southern California Regional playoffs, played at Citrus College. Sat, 03 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/2018030442ys8m https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180227oyrnwp COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's basketball team will travel to Glendora to take on host Citrus College on Saturday night, beginning at 7 p.m. in the third round of the Southern California Regional playoffs. Tue, 27 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180227oyrnwp https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180226qsfjdd After winning 11 straight games to capture the school's first-ever Orange Empire Conference men's basketball title, several Orange Coast College players were selected to this year's All-OEC team, as voted on by the coaches at their end-of-season meeting. Mon, 26 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180226qsfjdd https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/201802240sgo8l COSTA MESA -- Just another ho-hum, snoozer inside the Peterson Gym on Friday night -- sarcastically speaking -- as the Orange Coast College men's basketball dug into its bag of tricks and pulled out another heart-stopping 84-81 win over visiting Mt. San Jacinto in the second round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs. Fri, 23 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/201802240sgo8l https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180220lhuvga COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's basketball team earned a No. 6 seed in this year's Southern California Regional playoff bracket and will host Mt. San Jacinto on Friday night, beginning at 7 p.m. inside the Peterson Gym. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180220lhuvga https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180214k17t7v RIVERSIDE -- In a gym that's NEVER easy to win at, the Orange Coast College men's basketball team pulled away from host Riverside City College and wrapped up the regular season with a 64-48 Orange Empire Conference win on Tuesday night. Tue, 13 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180214k17t7v https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/201802102tpz2f COSTA MESA -- The old barn was rockin' and rollin' like it was 1979 all over again! For the first time in 40 years, the Orange Coast College men's basketball team has earned the title of conference champions, claiming the Orange Empire Conference crown on Friday night with an 83-74 overtime win against second-place Fullerton College before a packed and frenzied OCC-heavy crowd. Fri, 09 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/201802102tpz2f https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180208619dfm MISSION VIEJO -- Even when there isn't much of a surprise as to where the offense comes from, the Orange Coast College men's basketball team still finds a way to win and on Wednesday night, the Pirates pulled out a 60-57 win over perennial powerhouse Saddleback on the Gauchos' home floor. Wed, 07 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180208619dfm https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180203189pq3 COSTA MESA -- The never-say-die Orange Coast College men's basketball team kept its dream season rolling with a 96-91 overtime win over visiting Santiago Canyon on Friday night inside the Peterson Gym. Fri, 02 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180203189pq3 https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180202l8jr72 CYPRESS -- The magic of the Orange Coast College men's basketball team continued on Wednesday night as the Pirates pulled out a 62-60 Orange Empire Conference win at Cypress College. Wed, 31 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180202l8jr72 https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/2018012713bjwn COSTA MESA -- It's a story that's no longer a surprise, yet, one can't help but shake their heads at the results turned in by the Orange Coast College men's basketball team. With another full 40 minutes of blood, sweat and tears, the Pirates pulled out another nail-biter with a 73-70 win over visiting Irvine Valley College on Friday night inside the Peterson Gym. Fri, 26 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/2018012713bjwn https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/201801250y3tyg COSTA MESA -- If the second half of Orange Empire Conference play goes anything like the first half, the Orange Coast College men's basketball team will continue to turn the heads of its opposition and the rest of California Community College basketball. Wed, 24 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/201801250y3tyg https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/2018011314h4jv COSTA MESA -- For the first time in nine seasons, the Orange Coast College men's basketball team put up a "W" against regional power Saddleback College, rolling past the Gauchos, 60-53, on Friday night inside the Peterson Gym. Fri, 12 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/2018011314h4jv https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180111ldvyw2 ORANGE -- A strong finish to the second half propelled the Orange Coast College men's basketball team to a solid 90-83 Orange Empire Conference win over host Santiago Canyon on Wednesday night. Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180111ldvyw2 https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/201801061dv8du COSTA MESA -- After a gut-wrenching loss two days ago, the Orange Coast College men's basketball team learned from the past and pulled out a hard-fought, 84-82, double-overtime win over visiting Cypress College on Friday night inside the Peterson Gym. Fri, 05 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/201801061dv8du https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180104lnvv48 IRVINE -- The Orange Coast College men's basketball team, winners of seven of eight heading into Wednesday's Orange Empire Conference opener with Irvine Valley, looked like the happy times would continue through the night. But, a late run by the Lasers spoiled the Pirates' party as IVC pulled out a 63-62 win. Wed, 03 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180104lnvv48 https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20171220x251ul LOS ANGELES -- The Orange Coast College men's basketball team came as close as possible to claiming a second straight tournament title, but came up a point short to host L.A. Southwest College, 88-87 on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 16 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20171220x251ul https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20171211n4jel9 WALNUT -- A frustrating five-game losing skid became a thing of the past for the Orange Coast College men's basketball team as the Pirates won all three games at the Mt. San Antonio College Mountie Classic on Dec. 1-3. Fri, 01 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20171211n4jel9 https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20171106mr8041 VENTURA -- It was a solid start to the 2017-18 season for the Orange Coast College men's basketball team as the Pirates took 2-of-3 at last weekend's Ventura College Tournament. Sat, 04 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20171106mr8041