The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team committed 24 turnovers, including crucial ones down the stretch, in falling to Laramie County Community College 78-76 in overtime.
“We established a nice lead then we went to our bench and they penetrated us and got buckets and that hurt us,” WNCC coach John Jungers said. “We were up by 12 points, and then we had two costly turnovers. We had opportunities to score in lay-up situations and we did not convert.”
WNCC raced out to a 30-25 halftime lead. In the second half, the Cougars enjoyed a 12-point lead with about six minutes to play. That was when the Golden Eagles started to make their run, tying the game at 66 after regulation.
The Golden Eagles, who improved to 11-13, outscored WNCC 12-10 in the extra period.
Jungers said that they just need to not make mistakes. “We turned the ball over 24 times and had costly ones late,” he said. “It is not exactly a lack of effort, it is a lack of mental focus at this point.”
WNCC, 8-15, had three players in double figures. Matthew Akins led the team with 18 points followed by Erik Smith with 13 and Ricardo De Bem with 13.
LCCC had four players in double figures, led by Ralph Woodson with 20 and DeAngelo McIntosh with 19.
The Cougars will look to stop a 4-game skid Saturday night when they host Casper College at 7:30 p.m.
WNCC (8-15) 30 36 10 – 76
LCCC (11-13) 25 41 12 -- 78
WESTERN NEBRASKA
Chance Wallesen 6, Matthew Akins 18, Erik Smith 13, Carl Buck 12, Doradji Wilson 3, Ricardo De Bem 12, DaRon Kirkendoll 2, Keron McKenzie 4, C.J. Hampton 4
LARAMIE COUNTY
Ralph Woodson 20, Donnell Lyons 15, DeAngelo McIntosh 19, Kierre Miller 16.
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