HORNETS RISE UP WITH 5 MINUTES LEFT

HORNETS RISE UP WITH 5 MINUTES LEFT: FC hosted Orange Coast College Friday night pulling off a close one 76-73.

It was a tale of two halves as the Hornets came out firing in the first and then sputtering in the second... until the last five minutes.

Down 70-62 with 5:47 left on the clock, FC decided to wake up going on a 14-1 run.  Julian Caldwell scored six straight points for the Hornets, including a very statement dunk. A pair of free throws made by Tyler Payne tied the game, and Caldwell dropped in a jump shot giving Fullerton the lead for good with 2:58.

Rufus Jemison tied the game high with 17 points, with 6 assists, and 7 rebounds.  Tyler Payne along with Caldwell dropped in 15 points each and Jason Payne scored 12.  Khalfani Williams had 6 points (1 dunk), 3 rebounds and 3 blocks.  Chris Lewis had 9 points with 9 rebounds.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GAME

Up Next: The Hornets (11-10, 3-3) will host Cypress College on Friday, February 1st.  Tip off is at 5:30 pm.