MBB Finishes Strong in OT Thriller

PLYMOUTH, IN -- Who says we needed a home game? The Community Christian College Men's Basketball team was strongarmed into playing a 2nd road game against Marian University Ancilla, and Head Coach Kendall English guided the Lions to a resounding OT victory over the Chargers, 104-100. DC3 had five players in double figures, led by DaiQuan Coach's 26 points.

Community Christian finishes the first half of the season 9-5. Ancilla fell to 10-3.

Coach's 26 came on an impressive 7-for-10 night. Terrence Partridge served as the facilitator of the offense, pairing four assists with 19 points. He added two steals.

Derald Blackmon had a double-double, notching 25 points and 15 rebounds. Willie Williams and Shauntez Cain finished with 13 and 12 points, respectively.

An 15-2 run near the end of the game wiped out Community Christian's lead to make it 87-87 with 1:26 left in the 2nd half. Blackmon secured a rebound and was fouled before the end of regulation, making both free throws to go up 89-87. The Chargers scored a contested layup on the other end, and the game was extended for another 5 minutes.

DC3 secured the win with a Williams three at the top of the key, followed by two clutch free throws by Coach to go up 101-97 with 15 seconds remaining. It was a hard-fought win for Detroit in a season where they needed a good win on the road.

After the holidays, Community Christian returns to action with a game at Mott CC on January 2nd. The game is scheduled for a 7:30pm start.