MCC men square off against Mississippi Elite

(MERIDIAN) - The Meridian Community College basketball men’s team will look to continue their winning ways on Thursday night when they host Mississippi Elite at 7 PM.

The Eagles (1-0) opened up their 2009-2010 season Tuesday with a two-point victory over New Horizon. Freshman, Deionte Dean scored a last second lay-up to secure the season-opening win.

Leading the way for MCC Tuesday night was freshman Rashad Robinson who scored a game-high 21 points.

The MCC Lady Eagles will kick off their year with the season’s first home men’s and women’s double header on Saturday versus Bishop State.