Bamforth nets 30 points, Cougar men pick up 14th win with 89-75 win over Lamar

LAMAR, Colo. – Western Nebraska Community College’s Scott Bamforth scored 30 points, including seven 3-pointers as the Cougars posted their 14^th win of the season with an impressive 89-75 win over Lamar Community College Friday evening.

WNCC head coach Brian Joyce said was pleased with the win.

“We played with good poise and we controlled the tempo of the game,” he said. “They [Lamar] cut the lead to six points with three minutes to play and we responded to open the lead again.”

WNCC connected on 12 3-pointers on the night, seven from Bamforth. Larry Brown connected on three 3-pointers for his 19 points, while Francisco Cruz had 15 points, including two 3-pointers.

“We did a good job of playing both halves,” Joyce said. “We took care of the ball and we did a good job defensively. When they came back, it was because they were making easier shots and we were giving up second shots.”

Another key in the contest was rebounding, where six players recorded five or more rebounds. Brown led all players with seven boards, followed by Cruz, Daniel Smith, Tarell Clark and Sedrick McBounds with six rebounds each. Chris Hamblin also pulled down five boards.

WNCC, 14-4, will next be in action Tuesday when they host Casper College at Cougar Palace at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night will also be Runza Seat Cushion night.

WNCC (14-4) 45 44 – 89
Lamar (13-7) 28 47 – 75
WESTERN NEBRASKA
Scott Bamforth 30, Larry Brown 19, FranciscCruz 15, Chris Hamblin 6, Daniel Smith 5, Tarell Clark 4, Sedrick McBounds 8.