Men’s hoop falls 79-78 at Glen Oaks

The LCC men's basketball team was nipped 79-78 at Glen Oaks Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 12. 

The loss put the Stars' overall record at 9-15, and at 5-8 in the MCCAA Western Conference.

"I thought we played pretty good," LCC Head Coach Mike Ingram said. "I think we're starting to do some things really well. Some of the things that we don't do so well creep back up there every now and then."

Ingram commented that if the team had rebounded better at the end of the game, LCC probably would have won.

"In every game, there's going to come a time when you're going to have to get a stop, have to get a rebound, have to hit free throws, and free throws to win the game," Ingram said.

Despite the loss, sophomore Tevin Ali scored 14 points to lead the Stars. Sophomore Skyler Wilson delivered seven assists for LCC.

Sophomore Tevin Taylor and freshman Diante Smith each grabbed 10 rebounds for the Stars.

"We're so close to being the team that I thought that we were going to be this year," Ingram said. "I thought we were going to be a little better. Still working with them."

Following the Glen Oaks loss, the Stars had five games left in the season. According to Ingram, the team could have a chance of qualifying for the MCCAA Great Lakes West District Tournament if they win all five games.

"I think we're very capable of winning all five," Ingram said. "If we do, we'll end up in the tournament."

The Stars were scheduled to play on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Jackson College. The next home game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22 against Ancilla College.