Tops lose late
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Erie Community College (4-5, 0-0) | 40 | 43 | 83 |
|
Cuyahoga Community College (4-2, 2-0) | 43 | 37 | 80 |
Metro Campus: -- Joel Webb scored 18 points, Adisa Molton had 17, and Devonte Green chipped in 14 on Saturday afternoon but it was not enough as the Tops fell (4-3, 2-0) to the Cats of Erie Community College.
Both teams shot over 50% from the floor with the Tops holding a slim 43-40 halftime lead. The second half was back and forth with both teams taking leads. A late three-pointer by Erie Community College helped them secure the win. The Tops had a chance to respond but could not get a quality shot off in the final seconds.
Takeaways
Tops are now 4-3 and 2-0 in conference play. Xavier Vann led the team with nine rebounds (10 pts) and five assists. Webb shot 50% from deep and the team shot 60.7% as a team.
Key moment
A crucial possession late in the game occurred when Joel Webb hit a three-pointer. However, Erie quickly responded with their basket and forced the Tops into a timeout with under two seconds left on the clock.
Key stat:
Tops took 30 free throws but only connected on 63% of their attempts.
Next Up:
The Tops will host Lorain Community College (LCCC) on 11 Dec 2024 Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Metro Gym is located at 3002 Community College Ave. Admission is free.
