Final 8 action
The quarterfinals were played last night in the Sports Arena and JucoJunction was on hand for the action from Hutchinson, and KS. and the NJCAA D1 National Tourney.
# 8 South Plains College defeated previously # 1 Connors State College (OK) 81-65
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The Texas were led in scoring by Tulsa signee Pat Birt with 16 points, Andre Horne 13 points and Colorado State signee Emmanuel Omogbo chipped in 11 points and 17 rebounds in the victory.
The Texans move to 28-6 on the season under long time head coach Steve Green.
Hill College sneaked by Holmes Community College 73-72. The Rebels will advance to play South Plains College (TX) in the semifinals on Friday
The Rebels 31-3 were led in scoring by sophomore point guard Marcus Johnson with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Jemerrio Jones added 17 points in the victory.
Daryl Macon scored 25 points in the loss for Holmes Community College. The Bulldogs defeated Eastern Florida State College and Indian Hills Community College this week.
# 2 Northwest Florida State beat a feisty group from Powell, WY in Northwest College 94-92.
The Raiders 31-2 were led in scoring by Benji Bell with 21 points, Brandon Austin 18 points and Jalen Jackson chipped in 17 points.
William Desilien added 28 points and Chris Boucher finished with 24 points and 14 rebounds for the Trappers. Both players played last season at New Mexico Junior College.
# 19 Georgia Highlands College beat the hometown favorite Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragons
64-59. The Highlanders are the Cinderella story here at the National Tourney.
The Highlanders 30-6 were led in scoring by Montrel Goldston with 16 points and Ty Toney added 15 points.
Deshawn Freeman led the Blue Dragons in the loss with 22 points and 13 rebounds.
Northwest Florida State College plays Georgia Highlands College in the other semifinal game this evening.
Read more about the NJCAA D1 and D2 tourneys right here on JucoJunction.
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