Charity Stripe Key in Cougars' Conference Opener
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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41 | 30 | 71 |
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37 | 39 | 76 |
Team Stats
Southwest Tennessee CC
| Game Statistics | Southwest Tennessee CC | Cleveland State CC |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (28-57) | (25-59) |
| Field Goal % | 49.1% | 42.4% |
| Rebounds | 21 | 48 |
| Assists | 14 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 19 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 21 | 8 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 4 | 14 |
| Pts in the Paint | 32 | 34 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 14 | 8 |
| Bench Pts | 33 | 20 |
Men's Basketball grinded out a narrow victory over Southwest Tennessee on Saturday for their second conference victory of the season. The final score was 76-71.
Demonte Person's play at the stripe was key to the Cougars pulling away late. He made eight straight for the charity stripe, making all of his attempts in the last 1:44 of the contest. He scored 13 total points in the game and also picked up six rebounds, two assists, and a steal.
Jaquez Hicks continued his offensive tear, leading all scorers with 18 total points while grabbing a game-high ten rebounds and dishing out a couple of assists. He, Person, and a couple of others tied for the team lead with two assists a piece on the night.
The Cougars will return home on Tuesday to host Wallace State. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET.
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