Chico High alumnus Rashad Samuels leads Butte College men’s basketball to come from behind victory

BUTTE VALLEY — Chico High alumnus Rashad Samuels scored 25 of his 26 points in the second half in the Butte College men’s basketball team’s come from behind victory against Consumes River College on Wednesday at Butte College. The Roadrunners defeated the Hawks 77-73 after CRC led Butte 29-20 at halftime. In the second half Butte outscored CRC 57-44 to seal the victory.

Samuels made 10 free throws in a row, including four in the final minute. Samuels finished 6-of-11 shooting, 3-of-5 on 3-pointers, and 11-of 13 from the free-throw line. He added three assists.



Jessy Maximin scored 12 points and added 15 rebounds, and Asa Arnold scored 14 points and added five assists. Butte (3-4) hits the road for six straight road games beginning at 6 p.m.

Friday at Folsom Lake. The Roadrunners play at Diablo Valley College at 3 p.m.

Saturday, at Yuba College at 7 p.m. Tuesday, before two games at the Cabrillo Saltwater Classic in Aptos on Dec.

6 and 7. The Roadrunners return home to host Sacramento City College at 6 p.m.

Dec. 13..