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30-point performance leads Dons over Jets

Reporting by Gia Santolalla and Simran Patel The Santa Ana Dons defeated San Diego Miramar Jets in an intense battle 91-86 at home on Tuesday. The Dons’ victory extended their winning streak

November 19, 2025

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Undefeated run stays alive as Dons handle business against Roadrunners

The Santa Ana Dons continued their dominant run on Thursday against the College of the Desert Roadrunners, 93-76, extending their win streak to seven games. The Dons have been playing a defensively

November 17, 2025

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Home-opener victory as Dons slash Vaqueros

The Santa Ana Dons men’s basketball team survived a thriller at their first home game against the Glendale Vaqueros, wrapping up with an 84-79 victory Saturday afternoon. The win lifts Santa Ana

November 3, 2025

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Dons basketball dominates doubleheader as season closes

As the spring semester begins, the SAC men’s and women’s basketball teams close out their seasons on a high note. Both teams will end their years with a winning record for the

February 13, 2025

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Dons outran by Panthers, lose another tight game

When Santa Ana basketball stepped into Bill Cook Gymnasium on Monday evening, they knew they were lacing up for a marathon. The Dons lost this game due to their erratic play. They

November 15, 2023

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Strong team effort leads Santa Ana over Grossmont

Santa Ana women’s basketball looked like a team to be feared in their third game of the season. From the opening tipoff, they were surgical and more physical than their opponent, Grossmont

November 13, 2023

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Dons earn first ever win in Dana Pagett tourney, split weekend series

by Brandon Rowley and Nicholas Wire Santa Ana College basketball spent their offseason with their eyes fixed on the home opener against Long Beach Community College. The Dons sought revenge for the

November 6, 2023

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Imitating Lillard; the rise of Kody Uyesugi

Freshman guard Kody Uyesugi dominated the court in the 2023 basketball season despite being the smallest player on the team. Uyesugi stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall. For him, being underestimated

June 1, 2023

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Better Together: In person bonding propelled the Dons to domination

For freshman guard Sophia Escalante, last semester was a weird one. She started at SAC in Fall 2020 and all classes were online-including basketball practice. “I was first introduced to my teammates

May 16, 2022

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Rookies spearhead the start of basketball season

Men’s Their home game is the first basketball game in the state after two years. Men’s basketball kicks off Nov. 1 with a home game against the San Diego Mesa College Olympians.

November 9, 2021

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