No. 13 Riverside Basketball Cruises Past Ventura, Opens 2-0
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No. 13 Riverside opened its season 2-0 at Ventura College’s tournament, edging West Los Angeles 87-80 before routing host Ventura 89-50. Balanced scoring and dominant bench play powered the Tigers, who seized control against Ventura with turnovers, rebounding and efficient shooting.
By the Numbers- Riverside’s reserves scored 79 points across the two wins.
- Against Ventura, the Tigers forced 25 turnovers, outrebounded the Pirates 40-19 and scored 35 points off turnovers.
- Issa Fomba had 11 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists against Ventura.
- Jaiden Agbo scored 31 points combined, including 15 in 16 minutes against Ventura.
- Riverside is 2-0 after two tournament wins.
- The Tigers’ home opener is Wednesday, Nov. 4, against Victor Valley College at 5 p.m.
Riverside’s depth and ability to create extra possessions have made an early statement: the Tigers can withstand a rally and turn a close game into a rout.
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