November 16, 2023, Las Vegas, NV
In a thrilling basketball match-up, Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) faced off against the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) at the Doolittle Community Center. The game drew a crowd of 312 enthusiastic fans who witnessed a strong performance by WWCC, resulting in an 83-60 victory.
The first half of the game was tightly contested, with both teams locked at 33 points each at halftime. However, WWCC came alive in the second half, outscoring CSN 50-27, sealing their victory.
Kasen Boggs led the way for WWCC with 15 points, shooting 3-6 from the field and 3-3 from beyond the arc. Jackson Keil contributed 11 points, while Micah Pierce had a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Eddie McPhee and Demetrius Davenport chipped in with 8 and 5 points, respectively.
Christian Adun and Justus Jackson Fobbs each added 9 points off the bench, showcasing WWCC's depth. The team's shooting improved significantly in the second half, with a 69.23% field goal percentage and a 54.55% three-point shooting percentage.
For CSN, Samuel Steele-Williams and Isaiah James led the scoring with 14 points each. Lorenzo Abellar contributed 11 points, and Jaylen Pollard added 14 points off the bench. However, CSN struggled with their shooting, particularly in the second half, with a 27.27% field goal percentage and no made three-pointers.
The game featured multiple lead changes and ties, but WWCC pulled away in the second half, securing a 23-point lead at one point. They capitalized on points in the paint and fast-break opportunities to secure the win.
WWCC's bench also played a crucial role, contributing 34 points compared to CSN's 21 bench points. With this win, WWCC improved to a 2-2 record, while CSN fell to 0-6 on the season.