Posted: Jan 28, 2016
NCCC uses strong fourth quarter to beat GCC
Niagara County Community College
(22-2, 3-1)
78
Genesee Community College
(6-14, 2-2)
61
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Niagara County Community College (22-2, 3-1) | 18 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 78 |
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Genesee Community College (6-14, 2-2) | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 61 |
Niagara County Community College out-scored host Genesee Community College 25-12 in the fourth quarter en route to a hard-fought 78-61 Western New York Athletic Conference win Thursday night. The Thunderwolves, ranked No. 13 in the latest NJCAA poll, improve to 23-2 overall and 4-1 in WNYAC play.
Freshman guard Alliyah Gillespie had 14 points and six assists, while fellow first-year backcourt member Jenna Faulkner added 14 points and five rebounds off the bench. Sophomore forward Albanellys Perez chipped in with 12 points and nine rebounds.
The T-Wolves won the all-important rebounding battle, 44-30. Next up is a home contest with rival Erie CC. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday.