SMCC Executes In Win Over NHTI
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine—The Southern Maine Community College men’s basketball team took down the Lynx of New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) 97-90 in a game designated as non-conference at the HUB on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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47 | 43 | 90 |
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50 | 47 | 97 |
Team Stats
NHTI
| Game Statistics | NHTI | Southern Maine CC |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (36-77) | (40-71) |
| Field Goal % | 46.8% | 56.3% |
| Rebounds | 33 | 44 |
| Assists | 13 | 21 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 17 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 23 | 15 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 22 | 20 |
| Pts in the Paint | 36 | 46 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 38 | 24 |
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine—The Southern Maine Community College men's basketball team took down the Lynx of New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) 97-90 in a game designated as non-conference at the HUB on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
SeaWolves' captain John Morgan (Sanford, Maine) led all scorers in the game with 24 points, having himself a career first half offensively pouring in 20, shooting 10-11 from the floor. Sophomore Chase Soares (Falmouth, Mass.) netted 21, creating off the dribble with five assists, as fellow sophomore Dylan Silvestri (Pelham, N.H.) recorded his sixth double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
NHTI's Joe Simpson and Michael DeJesus joined for 38 points and eight assists in their team's effort.
The Lynx held a 26-21 advantage as the result of a 7-0 run in the first half until SMCC countered with a 10-3 run to eventually lead 50-47 at the half.
The Pelham Connection opened up the SeaWolves' lead to seven as Silvestri and sophomore Ryan Cloutier (Pelham, N.H.) combined for a thunderous alley-oop dunk mid-way through the second. SMCC extended its lead to as much as 12 points before the Lynx brought it back to within four with less than a minute remaining in regulation. The SeaWolves would close the game on a 5-2 run to claim the victory and split the season series with their Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) counterpart.
In a post-game interview, Assistant Coach AJ Burton commented, "Tonight was a big bounce back after our loss over the weekend. Everyone executed the game plan in a balanced and patient attack. We as a coaching staff are proud of the way our guys are playing."
View the photo gallery of the game HERE.
The SMCC men improve to 18-5 overall and remain 10-2 in conference play. NHTI drops its second in a row and stands 16-10 overall, still owning the top-spot in the YSCC South Division standings.
Next, the SeaWolves welcome the Rams of Unity College to the HUB for a YSCC North Division contest on Thursday, Feb. 2. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m.
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