NMJC Bounces Back with Win Over Cardinals
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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28 | 41 | 69 |
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22 | 33 | 55 |
Team Stats
Trinity Valley Community College
| Game Statistics | New Mexico Junior College | Trinity Valley Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (23-67) | (21-56) |
| Field Goal % | 34.3% | 37.5% |
| Rebounds | 45 | 39 |
| Assists | 15 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 12 |
NMJC men's basketball bounced back in convincing fashion with a 69-55 win over the Trinity Valley Cardinals in the East West Challenge at Collin College.
The T-Birds went into halftime with a 28-22 lead and went on to outscore the Cardinals in the second half 41-33.
The Thunderbirds were led by sophomore guard Micah Jones with 21 points and five rebounds. Jones shot 50 percent from the field and went 5-of-9 from beyond the arc.
Sophomore guard Josh Nwankwo chipped in 13 rebounds, eight points, and two steals in the contest. Center Jeremiah Cherry added a double-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks.
The T-Birds move to 3-1 on the season. NMJC will face Panola College in the East West Challenge Saturday, Nov. 12 at 12 p.m. CDT in Plano, TX.