WNCC men fall to Sheridan College

SHERIDAN, Wyo. – The Sheridan College Generals used a strong second half to register an 82-69 win over Western Nebraska Community College Saturday in the Holiday Inn Classic in Sheridan, Wyo.

It was the second straight defeat for the Cougars, 9-2, after running off nine straight wins.

The Cougars trailed 35-34 at halftime but shot just 40 percent in the second half, while Sheridan blistered the nets for 60 percent. WNCC shot 41 percent for the game. The difference in the contest, however, was free throw shooting where the Cougars were just 10 of 11 from the stripe. Sheridan was 23 of 28, including 14 of 17 in the second half.

WNCC was led in scoring by Francisco Cruz. Cruz finished with 25 points, including three 3-pointers and going 6 of 6 from the free throw line. Geddes Robinson finished with a double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds. Also collecting double digit scoring was Brylle Kamen with 11 points.

Sheridan had four players in double figures. Sophomore J.R. Cadot finished with 22 points to lead the 9-1 Generals.

The Cougars will now be off until Dec. 29 when they travel to the Indian Hills Invite in Ottumwa, Iowa.

WNCC (9-3) 34 35 – 69

Sheridan (9-1) 35 47 – 82

SHERIDAN

Jarrell Crayton 16, Charlton Wilson 10, Kendrick Morse 8, Antoine Procter 16, JR Cadot 22, Omar McDade 3, Idris Lasisi 7.

WNCC

Geoffrey Firmin 8, Saul Torres 2, Francisco Cruz 25, Brylle Kamen 11, Geddes Robinson 20, O’Rion Hughes 3.