MCC's men advance in MACJC State Tournament

The Meridian Community College men’s basketball team won their opening round game in the MACJC State Tournament versus Mississippi Delta Community College on Monday night.

The Eagles defeated MDCC by a score of 70-67. Regis Huddleston led the MCC scoring attack with 21 points on the evening.

Mario Luckett and Travis Thompson each registered a double-double for the Eagles. Luckett scored 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while Thompson added 13 points and 10 rebounds.

The Eagles will face North Division champion and tournament host-Itawamba Community College Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. ICC defeated Mississippi Gulf Coast to advance in the tournament.

MCC is now 16-10 on the season.