MEN'S BASKETBALL TAKES DOWN SISKIYOUS

Shasta College picked up its second Golden Valley Conference win with a dominant second-half surge, rolling past College of the Siskiyous 94–65 Wednesday night in Redding.​

Final score and context

Shasta outscored Siskiyous 50–24 after halftime to turn a competitive game into a runaway GVC home victory, moving the Knights to two wins in conference play.​
The Knights controlled the pace throughout the second half, pushing the lead into double digits early out of the locker room and never allowing the Eagles to seriously threaten down the stretch.​

Offensive leaders

Sophomore guard Mason Chambers powered the Shasta attack with an ultra-efficient scoring night, finishing with 33 points on 12-for-15 shooting, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc and 6-of-7 at the free throw line.​
Forward Cheik Diop added 14 points on 7-of-15 shooting while anchoring the interior, and Anthony Sanchez matched him with 14 points, going a perfect 8-for-8 at the foul line to consistently cash in on Shasta's paint touches.​

Balanced production and efficiency

The Knights' offense clicked in rhythm all night, shooting 53.0 percent from the field (35-for-66), 60.0 percent from three (6-for-10), and 90.0 percent at the stripe (18-for-20).​
Shasta's frontcourt and backcourt combined to dominate the glass with a 39–rebound effort, highlighted by nine boards from reserve forward Zane Miceli and eight from Diop as the Knights limited second-chance opportunities for Siskiyous.​

Bench impact and ball movement

Shasta's depth again showed up in conference play, as reserves Miceli (9 points), Henrich Mendros (6), Cade Memeo (4) and Scott Steffan (4) supplied a steady scoring punch to sustain the Knights' tempo.​
The Knights shared the ball effectively with 19 assists, led by Jose Cruz‑Martinez and the reserve unit, who helped keep the offense flowing during key stretches of the second half run.​

Statement second half

Leading 44–41 at the break, Shasta came out of halftime with aggressive defensive pressure and efficient half‑court execution, outscoring Siskiyous 50–24 over the final 20 minutes to close out the 94–65 win.
The performance gives Shasta two GVC victories and momentum heading into the heart of conference play, as the Knights look to build on Wednesday's dominant second half as a template for how they want to finish games the rest of the season.