UCC Riverhawks Mens Basketball 75-71 Chemeketa

With the game hanging in the balance and less than two minutes remaining, the Riverhawks found themselves trailing by three points before unleashing a decisive 8-2 run that sealed their 75-71 victory over Chemeketa Tuesday night at home.

The men's basketball team's late-game heroics capped off a back-and-forth battle that saw neither squad able to pull away for much of the contest. The four-point margin hardly tells the story of a game that remained competitive throughout, with both teams trading baskets and momentum shifts.

The non-conference victory improves the Riverhawks to an impressive 26-6 overall, maintaining their strong positioning as the season progresses. Against a Chemeketa squad that proved they belonged on the court with Douglas County's finest, UCC demonstrated the kind of composure and execution that has defined their successful campaign.

The narrow victory serves as a valuable test for the Riverhawks, who have shown they can win in different ways throughout the season. While some wins have come easier, Tuesday's grind-it-out performance against determined opposition should serve the team well moving forward.

With their record now standing at 26-6, the Riverhawks continue to build momentum heading into the final stretch of their season. The ability to close out tight games like Tuesday's thriller will be crucial as higher-stakes matchups await in the weeks ahead.