No. 5 Seed Men's Basketball Advances to Quarterfinals with 81-71 Victory over No. 12 Mountain View
Dallas College Mountain View
(15-19)
71
Herkimer College
(24-4)
81
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dallas College Mountain View (15-19) | 30 | 41 | 71 |
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Herkimer College (24-4) | 36 | 45 | 81 |
The No. 5 seed Herkimer Generals took care of business in the first round of the NJCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship, defeating Dallas College Mountain View 81-71. A strong all-around performance powered Herkimer past their opponents as they controlled the game from start to finish.
Fast Start Sets the Tone
The Generals opened the game with efficient shooting, shooting 50% from the floor in the first half. Their balanced attack allowed them to take a 36-30 lead at halftime. Despite a scrappy effort from Mountain View, Herkimer's ability to convert in transition and in the paint proved decisive.
Key Performers
• Kenny Freeman led the way with a game-high 22 points (9-14 FG, 2-3 3PT) while also securing nine rebounds and blocking three shots.
• Jayson McGhee played a pivotal role in orchestrating the offense, finishing with 15 points, 10 assists, and 4 steals.
• Josiah Smith and Jayden Norris each added 11 points, with Norris draining two three-pointers and grabbing six rebounds.
• Xavier Cardona provided key contributions with nine points and eight rebounds.
Herkimer dominated the paint, outscoring Mountain View 40-26 down low and out-rebounding them 49-38.
Second-Half Surge Seals the Win
Dallas College Mountain View attempted to rally behind Ashton Price's 28-point performance, but the Generals held firm. Their defense tightened, allowing just 33.3% shooting overall from the visitors. Herkimer's depth and execution allowed them to maintain their lead, stretching it to as much as 10 points late in the second half.
The Generals also made key adjustments from the free-throw line, improving from 50.0% in the first half to 85.7% in the second half to close out the game.
Looking Ahead
With the victory, the No. 5 seed Herkimer Generals advance to the NJCAA Division III Quarterfinals, where they will face No. 4 Sandhills at 3:00 PM tomorrow. Come out and support the Generals in their quest for a National Championship!
