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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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Santaneros Remember Kobe Bryant at City Hall Memorial Screening

The city of Santa Ana opened the doors of their Council Chamber Monday to screen the sold-out memorial of basketball legend and Orange County resident Kobe Bryant. Members of the public present

February 25, 2020

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SAC Stops Rio Hondo’s Comeback

Santa Ana College Dons men’s basketball team defeated the Rio Hondo College Roadrunners 66-62 on Wednesday. At the beginning of the game, both teams were shooting behind the arch but were struggling

November 21, 2019

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Comets Steamroll Dons In Season Opener

The Santa Ana Women's Basketball team opened its 2018 season with a loss hosting the Palomar Comets in its season opener on Tuesday night at Bill Cook Gym.

November 6, 2018

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Young Dons Look To Take Charge

Starting her 14th year as Santa Ana’s Head Coach, Flo Luppani is looking at a young core of talented players to return the Dons to the playoffs.

October 31, 2018

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