Tuesday, March 23
Men's Basketball
Cincinnati State T&CC men's basketball finishes second at Nationals
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College went 3-1 at the NJCAA Divsion II Men's Basketball Nationals to finish second. The Surge finished the season 27-9 and won the OCCAC Men's Basketball and NJCAA District 10 titles. In the opening game, Cincinnati defeated the number one seed in the tournament, Monroe (NY) Community College 83-72. The Surge were led by Quentin Williford with 25 points, while Rayshawn Goins had 18 points and 12 rebounds. James Millen had 14 points, whil Illya Glover had 10 points.
In the second game, Cincinnati State defeated Brown Mackie (KS) College 75-65. The Surge were led by Goins with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Jamarien Paul-Brown had 14 points, five rebounds and seven steals. James Millen had 13 points and five rebounds, while Illya Glover had 11 points and 9 rebounds. Quentin Williford had 11 points, four rebounds and four assists.
In the semi-final, Cincinnati State defeated Lewis & Clark (IL) College 87-85 in overtime. Goins led the Surge with 20 points and 17 rebounds, while Melvyn Little had 21 points. Millen added 16 points, five rebounds and four steals. Glover had 10 points and eight rebounds.
In the Championship game, the Surge fell to Lincoln (IL) College 71-60 to finish runner-up in the tournament. The Surge were led by Glover with 17 points, while Goins added 15 points and ten rebounds. Williford chipped in nine points. Rayshawn Goins and James Millen were named to the All-Tournament Team. The OCCAC congratulates the Surge on their successful tournament run.
Tuesday, March 23
Men's Basketball
St. Clair County CC men's basketball team finishes 8th at Nationals
Despite losing their first game of the tournament the St. Clair County Community College men's basketball team fought back to finish eighth at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. The Skippers lost the opening game to Lewis & Clark (IL) Community College 78-70. The Skippers were led by Jake Stark with 16 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Marquis Lee added 13 points and six rebounds, whil Alan Sharp added 11 points and five rebounds in the loss.
In the first game of the consolation bracket, the Skippers beat Bismarck (ND) State College 93-87. St. Clair was led by Kieon Arkwright with 22 points and four assists, while Alan Sharp added 19 points, five rebounds and three assists. Eric Mack, Jr. had 17 points, four rebounds and two assists, whil Jake Stark added 13 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals. Marquis Lee chipped in 11 points, three rebounds and two steals.
In the second game in the consolation bracket, St. Clair County defeated the number one seed in the tournament Monroe (NY) Community College 83-67. The Skippers were led by Kieon Arkwright with 24 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Eric Mack, Jr. had 16 points, five rebounds, four assists and four steals, while Jake Stark added 16 points, ten rebounds and five assists. Marquis Lee added 11 points and seven rebounds.
In the 7th place game, St. Clair lost to Pima (AZ) Community College 59-52 to finish eighth in the tournament. The Skippers were led by Eric Mack, Jr. with 12 points, while James Bethea added 10 points. Jake Stark had four points, ten rebounds, seven assists and four steals. Stark was named to the All-Tournament team for his play. This was St. Clair County CC's first trip to the National Tournament and finished the season 27-8.
Tuesday, March 23
Men's Basketball
Grand Rapids CC goes 1-2 at National Tournament
The Grand Rapids Community College men's basketball went 1-2 at the NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament. The Raiders lost their opening game of the tournament to Louisburg (NC) College 88-66. The Raiders were led by Jason Pratt with 20 points and five rebounds. Brad Whitby added 18 points, five rebounds and three steals, while James Thomas 12 points, five rebounds and three assists.
In the first game of the consolation bracket, Grand Rapids CC defeated Waubonsee (IL) Community College 77-60. The Raiders were led by James Thomas with 18 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and two steals. Jason Pratt added 14 points, six rebounds, two assists and three blocks, while Quinntrai Lampkins added 12 points, six assists and two steals. Brad Whitby added 11 points, eight assists and two rebounds.
Grand Rapids tournament run ended Friday with a 74-66 loss to Pima (AZ) Community College. The Raiders were led by James Thomas with 18 points and five rebounds. Brad Whitby added 16 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals, while Quinntrai Lampkins chipped in 13 points and five rebounds. The Raiders finished the season 19-10 overall.
Tuesday, March 23
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft College women's finish third at Nationals
The Schoolcraft College women's basketball team finished third at the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament. The Ocelots opened the tournament by beating Pima (AZ) Community College by a score of 65-56. Schoolcraft was led by Amber Avery with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Antania Shepherd had 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals, while April Goins had 10 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks shots.
In the semi-final, Schoolcraft College lost to Kirkwood (IA) Community College 58-44. The Ocelots were led by Amber Avery had 11 points, nine rebounds and two steals. April Goins had 10 points and six rebounds.
In the third place game, Schoolcraft College defeated Kankakee (IL) Community College 69-66 to claim third place. The Ocelots were led by Amber Avery had 24 points, 16 rebounds and two assists, while Jasmine Brown had 12 points, three rebounds and two assists. Emelda Chew had 10 points, while Angela Burrell had 10 points, seven assists and two steals. Amber Avery made the All-Tournament team. Schoolcraft finished the season 33-2.
Tuesday, March 23
Women's Basketball
Lake Michigan College finishes seventh at Nationals
The Lake Michigan College women's basketball team went 2-1 and finished seventh at the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament. In the opening game of the tournament Illinois Valley Community College defeated Lake Michigan College 77-64. The Indians were led by Jordan Boyer with 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Tyeacia Warren had 12 points, four rebounds, six assists and one steal, while Sydney Radde had ten points and three rebounds.
In the consolation bracket, Lake Michigan defeated Bismarck (ND) State College 58-52. The Indians were led by Tyecia Warren with 19 points, six rebounds and four assists. Sarah Svoboda had 14 points, four rebounds and two steals, while Jordan Boyer added seven points and six rebounds.
In the seventh place game, Lake Michigan College defeated Monroe (NY) Community College 62-56. The Indians were led by Miranda Stefling with 20 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Katy Stuppy had 12 points, three rebounds and three assists, while Tyeacia Warren had eight points, eight rebounds and two assists. Miranda Strefling was named to the all tournament team. The Indians finished the season with a 28-6 record.