Indians' rally comes up short at Northeast
In a hard-fought matchup against rival Northeast Mississippi Community College, Itawamba fell short with a final score of 80-70 in a non-conference match-up.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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28 | 42 | 70 |
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38 | 42 | 80 |
Team Stats
Northeast Mississippi Community College
| Game Statistics | Itawamba CC | Northeast Mississippi Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-63) | (32-65) |
| Field Goal % | 39.7% | 49.2% |
| Rebounds | 39 | 38 |
| Assists | 13 | 21 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 9 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 12 | 22 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 13 | 10 |
| Pts in the Paint | 22 | 42 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 5 | 10 |
| Bench Pts | 32 | 43 |
BOONEVILLE, MS - In a hard-fought matchup against rival Northeast Mississippi Community College, Itawamba fell short with a final score of 80-70 in a non-conference match-up.
Despite a strong effort, especially in the second half, the Indians couldn't overcome a hot shooting performance from the Tigers. The Indians struggled with efficiency, shooting 39.7% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range, while Northeast posted a more impressive 49.2% shooting from the field. The Indians were outpaced early, ending the first half down 38-28, but managed to rally in the second half with a 42-point performance.
Damarion Winston led the team with 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. AJ Dent added 8 points and 8 rebounds, while James Turner came off the bench to score 10 points.
The loss drops Itawamba's record to 10-2.