MCC Basketball Splits Home Set With Co-Lin

From School Reports

The Meridian Community College Eagles notched its first MACJC South Division victory of the season by holding on to defeat Co-Lin Thursday night by a final of 67-65 inside the Graham Gymnasium. The win for the Eagles moved their overall record to 7-7 and 1-5 in league play, while Co-Lin dropped to 3-12 and 1-5 inside divisional play.

Sophomore Brandon Daniels once again led the way in scoring for MCC with 18 points, while Devonte Brewster ended the game with 13 points off the bench for the Eagles. Freshman Ken’Darrius Hamilton also turned in a solid performance for the home squad with 13 points off the bench for MCC.

The MCC women didn’t find the same fortune Thursday night as Co-Lin took the victory by a final count of 82-64. Sophomore Londyn Thomas led the way in scoring for the second consecutive game with 19 points, while sophomore Miaya Crowder ended the night with 15 points. Freshman Tytianna Hall also finished the game with 15 points off the bench for the Lady Eagles. The MCC women dropped its overall record to 11-5 and 4-2 in division play, while Co-Lin improved to 15-0 and 6-0 in league play.

MCC will return to the court next Monday for a road doubleheader at Pearl River Community College beginning at 5:30.