Ventura 90, at Moorpark 85

(Interstat) — In a high-octane, foul-plagued California junior college men’s basketball showdown Wednesday night, the visiting Ventura Pirates outlasted the Moorpark Raiders 90-85 in a game defined by offensive rebounds and free throws. The victory at Moorpark improved Ventura’s season record to 21-3, while the Raiders fell to 14-9. The most important part of the game was Ventura’s overwhelming dominance on the offensive glass, which compensated for a less efficient shooting performance and a high turnover count. The Pirates corralled 20 offensive rebounds, leading to a staggering 46-28 overall rebounding advantage. This relentless pursuit of second chances generated numerous extra… Read more...