Eagles capture season opener

(MERIDIAN) -The Meridian Community College men's basketball team started their 2009-2010 season at home against New Horizon on Monday night.

MCC led 42-39 at halftime, then found themselves tied up late in the game.

Deionte Dean, a freshman from Jackson, scored the game winning layup with :06.8 seconds left in the game to seal the victory for MCC.

The Eagles won their season opener by two points over the visiting Wildcats, 80-78.

Dean ended up with eight points on the game.

Rashad Robinson, a freshman out of Newton, led MCC in scoring with 21points while Jared Hudnall, a sophomore from Meridian, added 19 points in the victory for MCC.

Reggie Lewis had 16 points to lead New Horizon.

The Eagles (1-0) return to action on Thursday at 7 PM as they host Mississippi Elite.