Seawolves Win Final Game of Season
PETERSBURG, Virginia – The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) men’s basketball won its United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) national tournament consolation game against the 7-seeded Vikings from Villa Maria College, 76-70, on Tuesday, Mar. 14.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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38 | 38 | 76 |
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32 | 38 | 70 |
Team Stats
Villa Maria
| Game Statistics | Southern Maine CC | Villa Maria |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (29-65) | (29-68) |
| Field Goal % | 44.6% | 42.6% |
| Rebounds | 41 | 40 |
| Assists | 16 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 18 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 16 | 23 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 18 | 12 |
| Pts in the Paint | 32 | 38 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 4 | 14 |
| Bench Pts | 34 | 39 |
By Kylie Johnson
PETERSBURG, Virginia – The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) men's basketball won its United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) national tournament consolation game against the 7-seeded Vikings from Villa Maria College, 76-70, on Tuesday, Mar. 14.
The Seawolves took an early lead and maintained their advantage throughout the game, ahead six points at the break. Villa Maria produced a stronger second half but SMCC was able to match its 38-point performance from the 20 minutes prior.
Sophomore captain Jack Pzyynski (Saco, Maine) finished his Seawolves' career with 22 points, 8-12 from the field. This was Pyzynski's sixth 20-plus scoring performance of the season.
Bryant Rosa and Rhalon Bragg combined for 23 points for the Vikings.
Head Coach Matt Richards was happy to end the season on a good note, "Really proud of our guys collecting their 20th win on the season. It's always good to end the year with a win."
The Seawolves conclude their season at 20-10 overall—collecting 20 wins for the fourth consecutive season.
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