BUC MEN DOWN SAN JAC; WOMEN FALL TO JACKSONVILLE

Blinn defeats San Jacinto College- Central 72-66 on the road

The Blinn College men’s basketball team never trailed in the game against San Jacinto College- Central in order to pick up a 72-66 conference victory on the road.

“Anytime you can get a win on the road, especially at San Jacinto, it is huge,” said Scott Schumacher, Blinn head coach. “Our guys played tough and hard, and I am really happy for them.”

Markques Houston led the way for the Buccaneers, accumulating 17 points. Antione Lister was next with 16 points, while Bradley George followed with 14 points and Tony Lewis with 10 points.

The Buccaneers led the entire first half until San Jacinto College- Central made a basket at the buzzer to even the score 25-25. Blinn was the first to score in the second half to take back the lead and hold on to it for the remainder of the game.

The win increases Blinn’s overall record to 12-6 and Region XIV record to 3-5.

Blinn will be back in action on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. to face Coastal Bend College in the Kruse Center. The women’s basketball team will take on Tyler Junior College at 5:30 p.m. to kick off the doubleheader. Both games will be Blinn College Alumni & Friends and Lettermen games.

Blinn suffers 78-53 loss against Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Texas — The Blinn College women’s basketball team fell to conference-opponent Jacksonville College, 78-53, on Saturday afternoon in Jacksonville.

Jade Rochelle led Blinn with 14 points as the only Buccaneer to reach double digits on offense.

Blinn fell behind early as Jacksonville grabbed a 28-18 lead in the opening quarter. Jacksonville  extended its lead to 42-33 at the half and held onto it for the remainder of the game.

In the third quarter Jacksonville outscored Blinn 23-10 to pull ahead 65-43. Jacksonville continued to stay on top of Blinn in the final quarter for the victory.

With the loss, Blinn’s overall record drops to 9-9 and Region XIV record falls to 3-6.

Blinn will face Tyler Junior College for the first time this season when the Buccaneers return home to the Kruse Center on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m. Following the women’s basketball game, the men’s basketball team will take the court to host Coastal Bend College. Both games will be Blinn College Alumni & Friends and Lettermen games.

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(Courtesy: Tara Dreyer, Blinn Information)