Second-Half Surge: Seawolves Push Past ACPHS 69–36

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) men's basketball team used a barrage of second half scoring to cruise past Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 69-36 on the road Saturday afternoon. The win moves the Seawolves to 12-5 overall and 4-5 in Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) play.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Seawolves led 24-16 at the break before outscoring the Panthers 45-20 in the second half to secure their third straight win. SMCC controlled the boards, forced 17 turnovers, and saw contributions from 14 different players in a complete team effort.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Nathan Mugisha: 16 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
• Ellis Macea: 10 points, 8 rebounds
• Sam DeWitt: 10 points, 4 assists, 3-4 3PT
• Chance Mercier: 9 points, 6 rebounds
• Sean Bosia: 5 points, 3 rebounds
• Jace Bessey: 5 points
• Jeremy Therrien and Danny Luna each added 3
• SMCC: 50 rebounds, 14 assists, 9 steals, 3 blocks
• Shot 37.3% from the field, 29.2% from three, and 70.6% from the line
• Held Albany to 26.3% shooting and 4-of-29 from three

NEXT UP

SMCC (12–5, 4–5 YSCC) travels to Holyoke Community College on Sunday, Jan. 18 for a 3:00 PM tip-off.