Top-seeded Fullerton College men’s basketball team aims for a berth in state tourney

Fullerton College’s Lance Coleman II, right, battles Alan Hancock’s Mike Mensah for a loose ball Saturday. (Photos courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone)

Fullerton College’s men’s basketball team, the No. 1 seed in the Southern California Regional, opened the tournament Saturday with a 68-59 playoff win over Alan Hancock.

To see photos from Saturday’s game, please click on the first photo

Fullerton's Ronnie Reads slams down a two-handed dunk for two of his 16 points in the Hornets' SoCal Regional playoff victory.

Former Cal State Fullerton player Perry Webster is trying to get his team to the the Community College Final Four for the second time in four years as the Hornets' head coach.

Alan Hancock's Glenn Jordan attempts a shot against a trio of Fullerton College defenders, Ronnie Reads (12}, Harrison Bonner (21) and Lance Coleman II (1).

Harrison Bonner misses on this scoop shot attempt during Fullerton College's 68-59 So Cal Regional quarterfinal victory over Hancock, but made one of two free throws.

Hornets Rodrick McCobb (11) and Harrison Bonner (21) double-team Alan Hancock's Diego Lucas (23).

Fullerton's Omajae Smith (2) is fouled as he drives to the basket late.

Hornet defender Lance Coleman II blankets Hancock guard Spirit Ricks (22) during Fullerton College's 68-59 So Cal Regional quarterfinal victory over Hancock.

Fullerton College's Dylan Banks drives to the basket during the Hornets' 68-59 victory over Alan Hancock in the quarterfinals.

Sophomore Lance Coleman II, the Orange Empire Conference Co-Player of the year, scored 23 points.

Fullerton is coached by former Cal State Fullerton player Perry Webster, who is 94-26 in four seasons at Fullerton College and trying to get the Hornets to the State Elite Eight for the fourth time in four seasons. The state tournament is March 7-10 in Ventura.

Fullerton College is 26-3 and plays the seventh seed L.A. Southwestern (24-4) next Saturday at 7 at Fullerton College.