Riverside City College Tigers men’s basketball defeated Victor Valley 77-70 on November 4, 2026, at their home court in Riverside, California. The Tigers overcame a four-point halftime deficit by forcing 29 Victor Valley turnovers and converting those into 30 points, securing the win despite shooting only 36.5% from the field and being outrebounded 45-38.
David Harper led Riverside off the bench with 16 points and six steals in 16 minutes, along with five rebounds and two assists. Reggie Caldwell and Jaiden Agbo each scored 15 points, with Agbo contributing seven rebounds, four steals and a blocked shot. Riverside’s bench dominated, outscoring Victor Valley’s reserves 44-10.
Jeremiah Ivens hit a pivotal three-pointer to give Riverside its first lead midway through the first half. Trailing 48-43 late in the game, Riverside responded with seven straight points, highlighted by baskets from Harper and Agbo, to take control. The Tigers then held off Victor Valley’s rally attempts to close out the victory.
Victor Valley’s Mansour Sanneh scored 10 points while adding four rebounds, two steals and a blocked shot. Izaiah Fiallos also contributed 10 points for Riverside, including key free throws late in the game. Ivens finished with seven points, six rebounds and three steals. Riverside’s defense yielded 22 steals and created points off turnovers that proved decisive in a closely contested game.
With the win, Riverside City College improved to 3-0 on the season. The Tigers will host Ventura on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 5 p.m., in a rematch and in celebration of Umoja Night, which honors African American and historically underrepresented students at Riverside City College.
CSB Take
The Tigers’ ability to capitalize on Victor Valley’s turnovers and strong bench scoring underscored their resilience in this home opener. David Harper’s impactful return off the bench, combined with balanced scoring from Caldwell and Agbo, highlights the team’s depth early in the season. Continued defensive pressure and improved shooting efficiency will be vital as Riverside prepares for their next challenge against Ventura and the rigors of the season ahead.
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