CHANDLER, AZ - In an exciting basketball matchup on November 3rd, 2023, the Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) men's basketball team took on the College of Southern Nevada. The game was highly anticipated, and it did not disappoint as Chandler-Gilbert emerged victorious with a final score of 81-66.
The CGCC Coyotes came out strong in the first half, building a substantial lead over their opponents. They went into halftime with a commanding 40-26 lead. The Chandler-Gilbert defense played a pivotal role in this early lead, limiting the College of Southern Nevada's scoring opportunities and forcing turnovers.
Leading the charge for Chandler-Gilbert was Andre Harris, who contributed 23 points and 8 rebounds. Harris displayed his scoring prowess, going 9-15 from the field and 5-7 from the free-throw line. Justin Fisher was another standout player for the Coyotes, recording 6 points, 9 rebounds, and an impressive 7 assists. Overall, Chandler-Gilbert's teamwork and solid defensive effort proved to be the key to their success.
The College of Southern Nevada, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm and closed the gap in the second half but couldn't overcome the deficit. Lorenzo Abellar led their scoring efforts with 21 points, while Isaiah James chipped in with 18 points, hitting four three-pointers during the game.
Chandler-Gilbert's shooting efficiency was a major factor in their victory, as they shot 49.2% from the field and 71.4% from the free-throw line. In contrast, the College of Southern Nevada struggled with their shooting, making only 37.7% of their field goals and 21.9% of their three-point attempts.
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