STOCKTON — Delta men's basketball coach Rich Ressa has been preaching "focus" and "concentration" to his players.
On Friday, the message seemed to sink in as the Mustangs rallied to beat visiting Modesto Junior College 80-73 and snap a four-game skid.
The Pirates led 36-27 at halftime. Their 11-point lead early in the fourth quarter slowly disappeared as the Mustangs nailed seven 3-pointers and felt a defensive spark from Bear Creek High graduate Elijah Baidoo.
"Elijah came in and gave us some energy," Ressa said.
