Sophomore guard Tyler Monk, first in field goal percentage in the conference, continued his consistent by play scoring 26 points, including seven 3-pointers, to lead Bakersfield College to a thrilling 100-98 overtime win over Glendale at Gil Bishop Sports Arena on Wednesday.
Mario Molave scored 24 points, including the game-winning shot with only two seconds left in the game.
Glendale made a late run in the second half to cut the Renegades’ lead to three points.
Javon Jester made three clutch free throws with three seconds remaining to send the game into overtime.
In his first season as head coach, Brent Davis has guided BC to a 12-11 record and a 4-4 record in Western State Conference play.
Despite their record, the Renegades are still in the running for a playoff spot because the conference has so much depth.
They are currently holding on to fourth place in the South Division.
College of the Canyons is currently in first place with an 8-1 record in the South Division, with their only loss coming against third place West L.A. on Jan. 29.
“(The) goal (for any season is to) win the conference” and to “make postseason play” said Davis. With only four games remaining before the playoffs begin there is still hope.
“(We just need to) keep competing every time we come out, (and) not just go through the motions. (We need) to do the little fundamental things every single play.”
BC’s next two games are Feb. 9 at West Los Angeles and Feb. 12 at home versus L.A. Valley both with 7:30 p.m. start times.
The Southern California Regional Playoffs are scheduled to begin the weekend of Feb. 25. at a location to be announced.