Shleton State dominates Eagles for season sweep

(MERIDIAN) - The Shelton State Community College Bucs dominated the Meridian Community College Eagles Wednesday night, using a tenacious defense to win 69-48.

Although MCC got a game high 19 points from former NE Lauderdale standout- and Shelton State transfer- Tommy Tillman, it wasn't enough for the Eagles who lost the season series with Shelton State.

Tillman scored 15 of those points in the second half.

The Eagles trailed Shelton State 30-20 at half.

Mario Luckett and Otis Williams added nine points for Meridian, while 7-foot center, Brandon Baker had a game high eight blocked shots for the Eagles in an impressive individual defensive effort.

Edward Anderson led Shelton State with 12 points. T

he Eagles fell to 7-5 on the year and will play host to Bishop State Friday night at 8 p.m.