Athletics News
The College of the Desert men’s basketball team bounced back in a big way Wednesday night, earning its first conference victory of the season with an 82–76 win over the Cerro Coso Coyotes of Ridgecrest.
The College of the Desert women’s basketball team delivered one of its most complete performances of the season Wednesday night, knocking down 17 three-pointers en route to a dominant 78–66 road victory over San Bernardino Valley.
The College of the Desert Athletics Department is proud to announce that former Roadrunner outfielder Brian Parry has signed a professional baseball contract with the Boise Hawks of the Pioneer League.
The College of the Desert Women’s Basketball team (7-7; 1-1) closed out the pre-holiday schedule in impressive fashion, rolling past the Barstow Vikings (2-14; 1-1), 93–61, on Saturday afternoon.
The College of the Desert Roadrunners (3–6) delivered a thrilling home victory on Wednesday night, outlasting the Grossmont Griffins of El Cajon (1–4) in a 102–100 shootout. After trailing 39–36 at halftime, both teams erupted offensively in the second half, but no one caught fire quite like COD freshman guard Chris Cooper-Patton.
Under the guidance of 9th-year head coach Detlev Rothe, the College of the Desert women’s volleyball team delivered one of the most successful seasons in program history.
The College of the Desert Women’s Basketball team (5–5) hit the road for a two-and-a-half-hour trip to San Diego City College over the weekend, returning from the Knights Invitational with two victories in three games. COD faced the San Diego City Knights, Southwestern Jaguars, and Imperial Valley Desert Warriors in the three-day tournament.
College of the Desert (2–5) kicked off its home opener in front of a packed and energized crowd, and while temperatures dipped outside, it was raining shots inside the Garrow Athletic Quad. The Roadrunners rallied from an early deficit to secure a 71–63 victory over the Los Angeles Valley Monarchs (1–3).
The College of the Desert Women’s Volleyball team has earned the #9 seed in the 3C2A SoCal Regional Playoffs and will receive a first-round bye, advancing directly to the second round. The Roadrunners will travel to face the #8 Miramar Jets on Tuesday, November 25 at 6 p.m. in San Diego.
College of the Desert Women’s Basketball (3–4) put together one of their strongest team performances of the season, with four starters scoring in double figures, as the Roadrunners pulled away late to defeat the Southwestern Jaguars of Chula Vista (3–4), 81–68, securing their first home victory of the year.
Under the leadership of fourth-year head coach Manuel “Pato” Hurtado, the College of the Desert men’s soccer team wrapped up the 2025 season with a 5-11-5 overall record and a 4-5-1 mark in Inland Empire Athletic Conference (IEAC) play, finishing fifth in the conference standings.
The College of the Desert Women’s Golf Team capped off the 2025 season by competing in the 3C2A Women’s Golf State Championship at the picturesque River Course at The Alisal in Solvang. The championship, originally scheduled for two full rounds, was ultimately shortened to just one day of competition due to inclement weather sweeping the region.
Under first-year women’s head coach Manuel “Pato” Hurtado, Desert finished the regular season with a 7-7-6 record overall and 4-3-3 in conference. The Roadrunners placed 4th in the Inland Empire Athletic Conference (IEAC).
Under veteran head coach Jack Steptoe, in his 11th season leading the Roadrunners, COD finished the regular season with a record 4-6 overall and 3-2 in conference. The Roadrunners placed 3rd in the Southern California Football Association (SCFA) American Division - Metro League.
College of the Desert Women’s Soccer has secured the No. 24 seed in the 2025 CCCAA Southern California Regional Playoffs and will travel to face No. 9 Chaffey College in the first round on Wednesday, November 19 at 11 a.m. This marks only the second postseason appearance in program history, and the first time COD has reached the playoffs in back-to-back seasons.
The College of the Desert Football team (4–6; 3–2) wrapped up the 2025 season on a high note, edging out the Los Angeles Valley Monarchs (3–7; 2–3) in a 47–45 shootout in Valley Glen. The victory marked COD’s third consecutive win over the Monarchs and capped the season with several standout individual performances.