The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Houston Community College here Monday night, 102-43. With the victory, the Ponies raise their record to 2-0. “I thought we had much better rhythm tonight. Our guys stayed engaged on the defensive end. We will have to raise our level this weekend for the Midland Classic.” Stated Head Coach Grant McMillan.

 

Houston Community college took a 1-0 lead after shooting an administrative technical to start the game. Panola scored on its first possession to take a 2-1 lead and never trailed the rest of the way. Hot perimeter shooting from Eric McGill helped Panola take a 50-24 lead into the locker room. The second half saw more of the same as the Ponies outscored HCC, 52-19.

 

For the second straight contest, Panola had five separate players score in double figures. TJ Killings led the way for the Ponies with 13 points. Marlon Taylor and Eric McGill both netted 12. KJ Byers and Devyn Wilson added 11 and 10 points, respectively. As a team, Panola only committed three turnovers and grabbed 43 rebounds.

 

The Ponies travel to Midland, Texas to play in the Midland Classic this upcoming Thursday, November 10th. They take on Phoenix College at 5:30 PM on the campus of Midland College.