Trojans fall to No. 18 Rams in heated conference rivalry

The long-awaited matchup between Skyline College and City College of San Francisco ended in a hard-fought loss for the Trojans.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 3:31am by Ben Kaplan

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The Skyline College Trojans faced off against the No. 18 City College of San Francisco Rams in a heated conference rivalry game on Thursday, February 4. The Rams came out strong, taking an early lead that the Trojans struggled to overcome. Despite a valiant effort in the second half, the Trojans ultimately fell to the Rams by a final score of 64-58.

Why it matters

This game had added significance as it featured a recent transfer from Skyline to City College, adding personal stakes and emotions to the long-standing rivalry between the two schools. The outcome also impacts the conference standings and playoff positioning for both teams.

The details

The Rams jumped out to a 16-9 lead in the first quarter and extended their advantage to 21-11 by the end of the period. The Trojans fought back in the second quarter, but the Rams' size advantage, led by center June Lumumba, allowed them to maintain a 36-21 halftime lead. The Trojans made a strong push in the second half, cutting the deficit to as little as 47-42 in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell short, unable to overcome the Rams' free throw shooting down the stretch.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 4, 2026.
  • The Rams held a 21-11 lead at the end of the first quarter.

The players

Alexis Cornejo

A guard for the City College of San Francisco Rams who recently transferred from Skyline College.

Desiree Perez

A guard for the Skyline College Trojans.

June Lumumba

The center for the City College of San Francisco Rams, who was dominant in the paint against the Trojans.

Imaya Anderson

The center for the Skyline College Trojans, who battled with Lumumba for rebounds.

Chris Watters

The head coach of the Skyline College Trojans.

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What they’re saying

“It was a very personal game for all our returners and all the players who know her, so that was our mentality going into today's game.”

— Desiree Perez, Guard, Skyline College Trojans

“Everyone who got in did something that impacted the game in some way. We were a little under sized but we battled inside. We just got off to a little bit of a slow start.”

— Chris Watters, Head Coach, Skyline College Trojans

“There are a lot of people on the teams who know each other. Families in the crowd know each other. I think it was a rivalry game also for the winner of the conference.”

— Lexi Carson, Guard, Skyline College Trojans

What’s next

The Trojans will look to bounce back in their next game against Hartnell College as they aim to get back in the winning column.

The takeaway

This heated rivalry game between Skyline College and City College of San Francisco showcased the intense competition and personal stakes involved when these two local programs face off, with added drama due to a recent player transfer between the schools.