North Central Missouri College went on the road Wednesday and secured a convincing victory against Southeast Community College 94-65. The 16th ranked Pirates exhibited an impressive collective effort, both offensively and defensively, to dominate the game and improve to 17-4 on the season. Their next action will be a Sophomore Day matchup Saturday with Metropolitan CC, a Region 16 foe which they defeated earlier this season 114-68 on the road.
Against Southeast CC, the starting lineup did major damage in the victory. Led by Isaiah Reams and Tyler King, they showcased remarkable scoring prowess. Reams demonstrated his scoring versatility, tallying 27 points with efficient shooting from the field and free-throw line. Tyler King contributed 18 points, displaying his ability to score from various positions on the court.
The supporting cast played a crucial role in the team's success, with reserves such as Mikey Thomas and Jakorie Terrill making significant contributions. Thomas added 5 points, displaying accuracy from beyond the arc, while Terrill's 11 points highlighted his scoring ability and efficiency.
Defensively, North Central Missouri was dominant, grabbing a total of 40 rebounds, with Joe Clark leading the team with 5 defensive rebounds. The team's ability to secure second-chance opportunities and limit their opponent's offensive rebounds was a key factor in their control of the game. Dampier Evans pulled down 7 rebounds, 3 of which were on the offensive glass.
The team also demonstrated their proficiency at the free-throw line, converting 75% of their attempts. Giovanni Mack, in particular, showed composure under pressure, going 6-for-6 from the charity stripe. He totaled 17 points in the game.
On the other side, Southeast CC faced challenges in finding offensive rhythm, with Justin Bolis leading their scoring efforts with 16 points. However, NCMC's solid defensive rotations and disruptive play limited scoring opportunities.