Men’s Basketball Uses Pressure To Pick Up Win in Season Opener

Auburn, ME. The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) men's basketball team used full-court pressure defense to force 28 turnovers and allow the Seawolves to pick up their first win of the season. It was an 81-60 win over St. Thomas University at the 18^th Annual CAN-AM tournament hosted by Central Maine C.C.  The Seawolves jumped out to a quick 12-6 advantage then cruised into half time up 47-30. 

SMCC was led by Aubrey Lampkins (Washington, D.C.) and Emmanuel Donalson (East Orange, NJ) with 17 points a piece.  The Seawolves also shot 45.8% from the floor during the game as four other players scored 8 points or more.  St. Thomas was paced by Calvin LeBlanc who had 19 points for the Tommies.  The game was the 18^th time these two schools have played with the edge going to the Seawolves 12-6.

SMCC (1-0 overall 0-0 YSCC) will play Dalhouse University Sunday at 12:00pm in the second round of the CAN-AM Tournament before opening at home against YSCC opponent Unity College on Thursday, November 1 at the Hutchinson Union Building Athletic Center.