Photo by Matthew Nolan
Photo by Matthew Nolan

RCC Comeback Comes Up Just Short Against San Diego Mesa

Riverside City College battled but came up short in a 63-58 loss to San Diego Mesa College Saturday afternoon.

The Tigers slip to 6-4 on the year, while the Olympians improve to 8-1.

N'Dya Parks led the Tigers with her eighth double-double of the year with 25 points (12-for-26) and 14 rebounds. Talia Washington added 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting.

RCC found itself trailing by 12 points heading into the fourth quarter and opened on an 8-2 run to cut the deficit in half, 52-46.

The Tigers tried to keep things close, but San Diego Mesa held onto a 63-58 victory.

Riverside looks to bounce back as it remains on the road, heading to Santa Monica College on Wednesday at 5 p.m.