The Kellogg Community College men’s basketball team lost its latest away game against Jackson College 81-78 on Saturday.
Leading for the Bruins were sophomore Jamari Thomas-Newell, with 27 points; freshman Tahveayr Boykins, who had 22 points and 10 rebounds; freshman Deshaan Palmer, who had 13 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocked shots; and sophomore Ron Jamierson, with 5 assists and 5 steals.
Men’s Head Basketball Coach Gary Sprague said cold shooting throughout the game marked the demise of the Bruins in Jackson this past Saturday.
“KCC managed to shoot just 33% for the game,” Sprague said. “Despite their shooting woes the Bruins stayed in the game by getting 17 offensive rebounds and forcing 20 turnovers. Down by 9 with a minute left, KCC got a last second 3-pointer that just missed. The men are back in action at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Home against Grand Rapids, and then home against Ancilla at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26.”
The recent loss brings the Bruins’ overall record for the season so far to 11-16; the team’s conference record is 8-8.
The team’s next match is tonight, Feb. 24, against Grand Rapids Community College, starting at 7:30 p.m. The game will be held at the Miller Gym located on the North Avenue campus in Battle Creek. Admission to all home KCC athletic events is free.
For more information about KCC’s men’s basketball team, including photos, a team roster and complete schedule, visit www.kellogg.edu/mens-basketball.