Paris, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team traveled here

Wednesday evening and defeated Paris Junior College, 69-68. Winners of four

straight, the Ponies improve their record to 17-7 and 9-4 in Region 14

play. “Our thought our guys handled adversity well all night. That is such

a tough place today and we responded all night.” Head Coach Grant McMillan

mentioned.

 

 

Panola found themselves down by nine early 27-16 with just under 10 minutes

remaining in the half. The Ponies eventually took a three point lead but

couldn’t maintain the lead and were down 38-36 at intermission. The second

half neither team took a lead of more than five points. Devyn Wilson hit a

three in the corner to take a 69-66 lead with 2:04 remaining in the game.

Paris responded with a layup the pursuing possession. Neither team scored

the final 1:31 of the game. Paris had a chance to score with 10.4 seconds

in the game but didn’t get a shot off.

 

 

TJ Killings came off the bench and led the Ponies offensively with 16

points. Killings hit four 3 pointers on the evening. Wilson added 13 points

and Eric Mcgill chipped in with 11. The trio of Tope Arikawe, Bryson

Lockley and KJ Byers combined for 25 rebounds. Panola netted 12 three

pointers on the night and as a team they only had nine turnovers.

 

 

Panola continues Region 14 play this upcoming Saturday when they head to

Corsicana to take on Navarro College. Tip-off is set for 4:00 PM.