1-and-1: Seawolves Extend Win Streak to 11

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — The Southern Maine Community College men's basketball team earned its 11th straight victory on Wednesday night, defeating Great Bay Community College 69-51 in conference action.

HOW IT HAPPENED

SMCC and Great Bay battled evenly through the opening 20 minutes, with both sides attempting to create separation. The teams entered halftime knotted at 27-27 after a defensive-minded first half.

SMCC's defense locked up in the second half, limiting Great Bay to 24 second-half points while controlling the rebounding battle. The Seawolves outscored Great Bay 42-24 in the second half to pull away for the 18-point road victory.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Chance Mercier (Ellsworth, Maine): 23 points, 5 rebounds, 8-for-8 FT
• Sean Bosia (Dracut, Mass.): 16 points, 6 rebounds
• Ellis Macea (Lawrence, Mass.): 10 points, 10 rebounds
• Nathan Mugisha (Rwanda, East Africa): 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks
• Sam DeWitt (Hudson, N.H.): 6 points, 3 assists
• Team shooting: 42.9% FG, 23.1% 3PT, 70.6% FT
• Rebounding: SMCC won the battle 36-30
• Second half: SMCC outscored Great Bay 42-24

NEXT UP

SMCC returns home for a non-conference matchup against UMaine Fort Kent on Saturday, February 7, with tip-off set for 3:00 PM at The HUB.