The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team’s dream of a regional title came to a halt after falling to Lamar Community College 77-67 in the quarterfinals of the men’s Region IX tournament. The Cougars end their season at 25-7.
WNCC actually was its worst enemy, only making 3 of 17 3-point shots on the day and shooting 48 percent from the field. The Cougars also committed 16 turnovers and made just 12 of 22 free throws.
Still, the Cougars were still in the game, holding a slim 32-31 halftime lead. Lamar took control in the second half, outscoring WNCC 46-35. The Runnin’ Lopes led by nine points midway through the second half before the Cougars started a mini comeback. Francisco Cruz converted an old-fashioned 3-point play to slice the lead to three points. WNCC was within reach with under two minutes to play, trailing 63-58. WNCC couldn’t get any closer as Lamar continued building the lead to the final 77-67 win.
Cruz paced the Cougars with 19 points, including two 3-pointers. Cruz also pulled down six rebounds. Also collected double digits were Scott Bamforth with 13 points and just one 3-pointer, while Larry Brown had 12 points.
Ogo Abegboye led Lamar with 17 points, including going 10-13 from the charity stripe. He hit 8 of 10 free throws in the final four minutes. Jamal Edwards added 13 points, while Antwone Snead had 15 points.
Lamar 31 46 – 77
WNCC 32 35 – 67
LAMAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ogo Abegboye 17, Scott Day 2, Rummel King 8, Jamal Edwards 13, Antwone Snead 15, PJ Reyes 9, MarcAnthony Franks 7, Tyler Garmini 6.
WESTERN NEBRASKA
Tyrell Clark 9, Daniel Smith 8, Chris Hamblin 4, Scott Bamforth 13, Francisco Cruz 19, Sedrick McBounds 2, Larry Brown 12.
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