Men’s basketball: Pirates fall in opener

SAN DIEGO - The Orange Coast College men’s basketball team lost its

season opener Wednesday at the hands of San Diego Mesa, 87-74.

Nick Burwell had 22 points, including three three-pointers to lead the

visiting Pirates. Ryan Earl added 16 points, while Chad Hagedorn chipped

in with 12.

OCC will host Mira Costa in its home opener Saturday at 1 p.m.

NONCONFERENCE

San Diego Mesa 87, Orange Coast 74

Orange Coast - Earl 16, Burwell 22, Hagedorn 12, Webster 8, McKinney

4, Libistre 2, Oliver 2, Ventimiglia 1, Madrid 2, Meyers 5.

3 pt. goals - Burwell 3.

Fouled out - Rivera, Earl, Hagedorn.

San Diego Mesa - Vijzovic 8, M. Thompson 18, E. Thompson 11, Latis 11,

James 4, Douglass 8, Tuisamoa 11, Lofton 12, Reed 4.

3 pt. goals - Vijzovic 1, M. Thompson 2, E. Thompson 3.

Fouled out - None.

Halftime - San Diego Mesa, 49-43.