Fullerton College moves on to state title game with 58-49 semifinal victory over Fresno

Fullerton College Lance Coleman II (white uniform) and Fresno City College’s Jared Small (gray) scramble for a loose ball. (Photos courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone)

Fullerton College’s men’s basketball team is headed to the CCCAA state title game after defeating Fresno City College 58-49 in the semifinals Saturday night at Ventura College.

The Hornets will play San Francisco City College Sunday at 1 p.m. for the title.

To see pictures from Saturday’s semifinals, please click on the first photo.

Dylan Banks hit three 3-pointers, including this 30-footer as time expired in the first half.

Fullerton College's Lance Coleman II was the game's leading scorer (15 points ) and rebounder (8).

A swarming Fullerton College defense (Val Rice (5) and Rodrick McCobb (11) here) limited Fresno City College to 16 first-half points.

Fullerton College center Ronnie Readus blocks a shot by Fresno City College"s Jonah Brown Saturday.

Fullerton College guard Omajae Smith, who missed Thursday's quarterfinal game, had five points.

Fullerton College reserve Val Rice scored five points.

Rodrick McCobb scored six points and played a game-high 39 minutes.

Ronnie Reads scored 10 points and grabbed six rebounds for Fullerton College.

Fullerton guard Jailen Moore hit two clutch threes and a pair of three throws.