Automatic Off the Bench: Shears’ Perfect Shooting Night Buries Diablo Valley

Cosumnes River College delivered a commanding performance on February 12, 2026, rolling past Diablo Valley College with a decisive 74–57 road victory.

From the opening tip, Cosumnes River set the tone. The Hawks built a 37–21 halftime lead, then matched their first-half output with another 37 points after the break to put the game out of reach.

Cosumnes River's dominance started on the glass. Aalijah Gillyard was a force inside, hauling in an incredible 15 rebounds (14 defensive) while also dishing out seven assists to anchor both ends of the floor. The Hawks outrebounded Diablo Valley 46–27 overall and controlled second-chance opportunities with 12 offensive boards.

Offensively, Cosumnes River was clinical. The team shot a scorching 60% from the field (30-of-50) and an efficient 43.8% from three-point range. Deshawn Shears was nearly unstoppable, pouring in 17 points on a perfect 7-for-7 shooting night while adding eight rebounds and two blocks. Jaden High provided another major spark with 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, and Mason Marsh chipped in 9 points and a team-high 10 rebounds.

Defensively, Cosumnes River's pressure the Vikings into inefficient shooting—just 26.9% from the field and 20.7% from beyond the arc.

In every key category—shooting efficiency, rebounding, interior defense, and balanced scoring—Cosumnes River controlled the game. The 17-point margin reflected a team playing with confidence, discipline, and complete command from start to finish.