BUC HOOPS: MEN WIN — WOMEN FALL AT JACKSONVILLE

Buccaneers win their third conference overtime game on the road at Jacksonville, 65-64

Juwan Green made game-winning shot in overtime to break two-game losing streak

JACKSONVILLE, Texas – Blinn College men’s basketball has a knack for overtime games on the road in conference as the Buccaneers beat Jacksonville College 65-64 Tuesday night for their third overtime road win of the season.

Juwon Green
(Blinn Buccaneers)

“I am proud of my players for this win because they just decided that they didn’t allow themselves to lose this one,” said Scott Schumacher, Blinn head coach.

The win breaks a two-game losing streak as Blinn improves to 17-12 overall and 7-11 in Region XIV play.

Juwan Green played the hero in the closing seconds of overtime as he scored six of his 10 total points in the overtime period, including the eventual game-winner with 14 seconds left. Jaylen Rhone was substituted in for the last defensive position and shut down Jacksonville’s best player in the closing seconds to seal the win.

LaKendric Hyson led the Buccaneers in scoring with 16 points while Antione Lister chipped in 14 points and James Harrison finished with nine.

LaKendrick Hyson

The game was close throughout as Blinn and Jacksonville were tied 28-28 at the half. Jacksonville would crawl out to slight leads of 38-37 with 13:35 left and 46-44 with 5:32 left in the game.

Blinn was able to tie the game up at 54-54 with 28 seconds left and forced overtime by not allowing Jacksonville to score on its final possession.

The overtime period didn’t start out so well for Blinn as Jacksonville came out hitting back-to-back 3-pointers to take a 60-54 lead. Blinn slowly chipped away at the lead and then Green hit his shot, that was allowed on a goaltending call on Jacksonville, to give Blinn a 65-64 lead with 14 seconds left. The Buccaneers didn’t allow Jacksonville to score on its final possession to earn the victory.

Blinn will finish the regular season at home on Saturday, March 4 against Lee College at 4 p.m. Lee is currently 12-6 through 18 games in Region XIV play and beat Blinn 65-63 on Feb. 8 in Baytown.

Buccaneers unable to catch up with Jacksonville on the road, 69-68

 

JACKSONVILLE, Texas – Blinn College women’s basketball dug itself a hole early in the game and nearly came back with a solid fourth quarter but the comeback attempt fell short in a 69-68 loss to Jacksonville College Tuesday night.

The loss drops Blinn to 19-10 overall and 12-7 in Region XIV play.

Ke'Asia Williams

Blinn was led by Ke’Asia Williams with 18 points as the only player in double figures. Karissa Black scored nine while Bryanna Taylor and Denisha Ford each scored seven. Jasmine Redmon and Brenisha Coleman each scored six in the loss.

The first quarter is where Blinn fell behind a bit, as Jacksonville was able to hit open shots and jumped out to a 19-14 lead after one. That lead expanded slightly at the half as Jacksonville extended its lead to 36-30 after outscoring the Buccaneers by one, 17-16.

It was all even in the third quarter as both teams scored 13 points as Jacksonville led 49-43 heading into the fourth quarter. The fourth is where Blinn put together one last shot at the lead and outscored Jacksonville 25-20 but it wasn’t enough as Jacksonville held on for the one-point victory.

Blinn will close out the regular season at home against Tyler Junior College on Saturday, March 4 at 2 p.m. It will be Sophomore Night for the outgoing players. Tyler is currently 13-5 through 18 games in Region XIV play.

Blinn has competed in intercollegiate athletics since 1903 and captured 34 NJCAA national championships since 1987. For more information, visit www.buccaneersports.com.

(Story courtesy: Jake Gordon, Blinn Information)

 

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