Indians fall to MS Delta in overtime
A strong second half by the Mississippi Delta Trojans forced overtime and carried them to a 74-65 win over the Indians.
| Final | 1 | 2 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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36 | 21 | 8 | 65 |
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24 | 33 | 17 | 74 |
Team Stats
Mississippi Delta Community College
| Game Statistics | Itawamba CC | Mississippi Delta Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (20-40) | (0-0) |
| Field Goal % | 50.0% | % |
| Rebounds | 35 | 0 |
| Assists | 13 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 0 |
MOORHEAD, Miss. – A strong second half by the Mississippi Delta Trojans forced overtime and carried them to a 74-65 win over the Indians.
The Indians (6-5, 1-2 MACJC North) led by 12, 36-24, at halftime and battled a surging Trojan squad in the second half.
A 19-point performance by Tre Jenkins (Tupelo) kept the Indians in front for a lot of contest but at the end of regulation, the game was tied at 57-57.
The Indians struggled to find their shot in overtime while the Trojans managed to hit their shots on their way to the 74-65 victory.
Chayton York (Philadelphia) provided a spark off the bench with 11-points and Jospeh Jones (Tupelo) added an additional 10-points from the bench.
The Indians won't get much time to rest before their next North Division contest as they travel to Booneville Monday for a rivalry showdown. Monday night's game with be the Indians third game in four days.
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