COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Carter Scores 44 for Saddleback in 92-91 Victory

Anthony Carter scored 44 points, one short of the Saddleback single-game record, to lead the Gauchos past Southwestern, 92-91, in a nonconference men’s basketball game Friday in Chula Vista.

The Gauchos (9-2) took a 92-90 lead when Michael Riggins made one of two foul shots with eight seconds remaining in the game. Southwestern’s Sedrick Bagby was fouled with three seconds remaining and made the front half of a one-and-one, but missed the second and Saddleback got possession.

Carter, a sophomore guard, made 14 of 15 free throws. Kevin Magee holds the Saddleback single-game scoring record with 45 against Santa Ana College in the 1979-80 season.

In the Cypress men’s basketball tournament:

Victor Valley 71, Cypress 59--Victor Valley went on a 14-1 run to start the second half and break a 30-30 tie. Victor Valley plays Santa Monica in the championship at 7 p.m.

Golden West 66, Trade Tech 65--Golden West survived two missed Trade Tech shots in the final six seconds in a consolation game. Rod Scheuerman led four Rustlers in double figures with 16 points.

In the first round of the Coast Christmas women’s Classic:

Saddleback 89, Southwestern 63--Maureen Skehan had nine steals and Cha-Ron Walker and Shanna Renken had 20 points each for Saddleback (8-0), which plays Los Angeles Valley at 5:30 p.m. today in one semifinal.

Orange Coast 90, El Camino 42--Jamie Shine had 21 points for Orange Coast (9-3), which had six players in double figures. OCC plays Chaffey today at 7:30 p.m. in the semifinals.