15 From 15: 02/21 Men's Basketball Secures First Home Playoff Game
On February 21, 2015 the College of the Desert men's basketball team defeated Foothill Conference foe, Rio Hondo, 94-89, which earned the program its first home playoff game.
"15 From 15" highlights the top moments from the 2015 Roadrunner seasons.
15. 01/14 Women's Basketball vs. Victor Valley
14. 02/21 Men's Basketball Secures First Home Playoff Game
Men's Basketball Clinches Program's First Home Playoff Game
On February 21, 2015 the College of the Desert men's basketball team defeated Foothill Conference foe, Rio Hondo, 94-89, which earned the program its first home playoff game.
Jordan Pellum was stellar on offense for the Roadrunners, scoring 27 points on 11-19 (58 percent) shooting. Anthony Kellum added 17 points, while Kevin Smith scored 16 coming off the bench. Mark Johnson secured a double-double in the victory, with 11 points and 16 rebounds.
The win gave COD an even 5-5 record in Foothill Conference action, which was enough to earn them a first-round home playoff game against Rio Hondo in the Southern California Regional. Despite another strong performance from Peullum-- he scored 26 points and added three assists-- the Roadrunners were defeated by Rio Hondo, 85-78.