Big 8 Battle-Tested MJC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Bound for 3C2A Playoffs

Both the Modesto Junior College men's and women's basketball teams are headed to the 2026 3C2A State Championships after strong seasons in Big 8 Conference play. The men's team earned the #4 seed in the 3C2A NorCal Regional bracket with a 23–5 overall record and a 12–4 mark in conference play, giving them a first-round bye as they prepare to host the winner of the upcoming NorCal regional game between #12 Cabrillo and #21 Los Medanos, on Saturday, February 28th, in route to the state tournament. (3c2asports.org).

 

Meanwhile, the women's squad finished 14–14 overall and 6–10 in conference action, securing the #17 seed in the NorCal regional playoffs where their first opponent will be at #16 Reedley College in the opening round of regional play. The winner will travel to face #1 Seed Delta College on Sat. February 28th. (3c2asportsorg). In both cases, the Pirates will look to extend their seasons against some of the best junior college teams in California on the road to the 3C2A State Finals, which will be held in Visalia at the College of the Sequoias, on March 13-15.