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Claim Jumpers remain undefeated after 84-71 home win

College The Columbia men’s basketball team, currently ranked No. 2 in California, extended its season’s win streak to 12 on Wednesday night at home.

In front of a nearly full Oak Pavilion, the Claim Jumpers beat the Chabot College Gladiators by a score of 84-71.

Tahj-malik Campbell led all scorers for Columbia with 21 points. Deshawn Bartley and Noel Alexander chipped in 13 each, while Marcus Mccutchen added 12.

The Claim Jumpers’ next game is at Shasta College in Redding at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30. They have now won 51 of their last 55 home games.

Shelly Thorene / Union Democrat Columbia College Claim Jumper #10,Tahj-malik Campbell (10, left) jumps for the basket during a game Wednesday against the Chabot College Gladiators. Campbell was the top scorer with 21 points. Claim Jumper, Mitch Prevost (5, top) looks for an opening. Claim Jumper Deshawn Bartley (1, above) eyes the basket.

Shelly Thorene / Union Democrat Columbia College Claim Jumper Noel Alexander (25, above) jumps for the basket during Wednesday’s game against the Chabot College Gladiators at the Oak Pavilion. Head Coach Rob Hoyt (right) talks to the players during a time-out.