MBB: Eagles Earn Another Conference Win

MSJC's Isaiah Skinner had a game high 26 points on Monday as the Eagles defeated visiting Chaffey College 75-70.  (Austin Schmidt-MSJC)
MSJC's Isaiah Skinner had a game high 26 points on Monday as the Eagles defeated visiting Chaffey College 75-70. (Austin Schmidt-MSJC)

The MSJC men's basketball team picked up their 10th conference win of the season on Monday night as they completed a season sweep of Chaffey with a 75-70 home victory.

The Eagles got out to an early lead on their way to a 34-25 halftime advantage.  Then in the second half led by as much as 21 to secure the win.

Isaiah Skinner had a big offensive night for the Eagles as he scored a game high 26 points on 8 of 14 shooting from the field, he knocked down six three point shots in the game.  Danilo Da Silva hit double figures as well as he scored 12 points and handed out 6 assists.  Josh Hardiman came off the bench to record a double double scoring 10 points and hauling in a game high 12 rebounds.  Anton Mozga added 11 rebounds and Ethan Bell had a game best 8 assists.

The win was the sixth in a row for the Eagles and improved thier overall record to 15-9 on the season.  MSJC is 10-3 in conferernce games and currently locked in a three way tie for second place one game behind conference leader San Bernardino Valley.  The Eagles return to action on Wednesday when they host Palo Verde in a 7 pm game.