Bakersfield Rides Efficient Offense, Forced Turnovers to Rout Santa Monica

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Interstat) — The Bakersfield Renegades used a dominant second quarter to pull away from the Santa Monica Corsairs for an 82-66 men’s junior college basketball victory Wednesday night.

Leading 38-30 after one quarter, the Renegades outscored the Corsairs 44-36 in the second period to secure the win. Bakersfield’s defense forced 31 Santa Monica turnovers, converting them into transition opportunities.

Zykiar Henderson led Bakersfield with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Zach Garnett added 17 points. Jontue Cooper scored 11 points for Santa Monica, which fell to 4-12. Bakersfield improved to 9-6.

The Renegades shot 45.5 percent from the floor and recorded 14 steals. The Corsairs were hampered by 31 turnovers and a 43.3 shooting percentage.