Carthage, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Bossier

Parish Community College here Wednesday night, 88-77. With the victory, the

Ponies raise their record to 18-6 and 9-4 in region 14 play. “I thought we

did a good job responding from out let down over the weekend.” Head Coach

Grant McMillan said. “Our sophomores did a tremendous job of contributing

and making plays the entire ball game.” He added.

 

 

After a back and forth start, Panola gradually pulled away in the first

half taking a 42-30 halftime lead. Again, the Ponies used steady offense to

increase their lead to 21 points with just over six minutes remaining in

the ball game before taking the 11 point victory.

 

 

Once again, Terry Holt (Nashville, Tennessee) came off the bench to pace

Panola in scoring with 18 points. Holt netted four, three pointers in the

contest. Devyn Wilson (Brooklyn, New York) scored all 15 of his points in

the second half. Jonathan Wiley (Houston, Texas) finished with a

double-double scoring 11 points and chasing down an impressive 18 rebounds.

James Suber (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) also recorded a double-double with

13 points and 10 rebounds. Panola ran down a season-high 60 rebounds and

dished out 23 assists.

 

 

Panola will continue Region 14 action when the head to Paris Junior College

this upcoming Saturday, February 6th. Tip-off is set for 4:00 PM in Paris,

Texas.

 

 

(Pictured: Devyn Wilson with the layup during the second half)

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Adam Blaylock

Panola College

Men's Basketball Assistant

 

Cell - 402-841-6646