Photo by Matthew Nolan
Photo by Matthew Nolan

Washington Leads RCC in Road Defeat

Riverside City College battled on the road but ultimately fell 61-52 to Cypress College Friday night.

The Tigers slip to 9-11 on the year and 0-4 in Orange Empire Conference action, while the Chargers improve to 13-7 overall, 2-2 in conference.

After being shut down Wednesday, Talia Washington got back to her scoring ways and led the Tigers with 22 points (8-for-19). Nave'ah Pina followed with 13 points (5-for-15) and N'Dya Parks added 10 points (4-for-11).

Ariel Perkins led the Tigers with seven rebounds off the glass.

RCC returns home to host Santa Ana College on Wednesday at 5 p.m.