Taylorsville, UT Bruin Arena, 01/20/24
The Salt Lake Community College basketball team showcased their dominance as they faced off against the College of Southern Nevada on Saturday afternoon. With a final score of 125-80, Salt Lake Community College maintained their impressive season record and secured another commanding victory.
The game started with Salt Lake Community College taking control from the beginning. They quickly established a commanding lead, outscoring their opponents in nearly every aspect of the game. The first half saw the Salt Lake Community College team shooting at an impressive 58.97% from the field, with 52.38% accuracy from beyond the arc. This hot shooting allowed them to accumulate 63 points in the first half alone.
On the other side, the College of Southern Nevada struggled to keep up with their opponents. Their first-half performance saw them shooting at 37.84% from the field and 33.33% from three-point range. Despite the efforts of players like Samuel Steele-Williams and Isaiah James, who contributed 12 and 13 points respectively, the College of Southern Nevada found themselves trailing by a significant margin at halftime.
In the second half, Salt Lake Community College continued to extend their lead. They maintained their impressive shooting, with a field goal percentage of 50.00% and a three-point percentage of 38.46%. Xavier Edmonds, Preston Squire, CJ Luster, and Jordan Battle all had strong performances, each contributing double-digit points to their team's score.
While the College of Southern Nevada showed some improvement in the second half, their efforts were not enough to mount a comeback. They shot at 37.50% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, making only 15.38% of their three-point attempts.
For Salt Lake Community College, Xavier Edmonds had a standout performance, leading his team with 21 points and an impressive 12 rebounds. Preston Squire, CJ Luster, and Jordan Battle also made significant contributions, with each of them scoring in double figures.
The College of Southern Nevada was led by Samuel Steele-Williams, who put up 22 points and pulled down 12 rebounds, recording a double-double. Isaiah James and Lorenzo Abellar also provided support with 13 and 12 points respectively.
With this victory, Salt Lake Community College continues their remarkable season, improving their record to 17-2. Their well-rounded performance, sharp shooting, and dominant rebounding secured a convincing win over the struggling College of Southern Nevada, who now holds a record of 2-14.
Salt Lake Community College's depth and skill were on full display in this matchup, making them a formidable force in the world of college basketball. As they look ahead to future games, they remain a team to watch, while the College of Southern Nevada will aim to regroup and find ways to turn their season around.