Flint, MI. — The St. Clair County Community College (SC4) Skippers men's basketball team earned a decisive postseason victory Thursday night, defeating Edison State 64–63 in a thrilling NJCAA Great Lakes District B Semifinal at Mott Community College. The win propels the Skippers into the District B Championship Game, where they will face Mid-Michigan College on Saturday at 4 p.m., again at Mott CC. The winner will advance to the NJCAA Division II National Championship Tournament in Danville, Illinois.
SC4 used a balanced scoring attack and timely defense to secure the semifinal win.
- Kevin Tiggs led all scorers with 18 points to go along with 10 rebounds
- De'Andre Terrell added 13 points and 7 rebounds
- Chris McLavish scored 10 while also dishing out 5 assists
- Off the bench, Tyler Dorsey contributed 8 points and 7 rebounds
The Skippers held Edison State to 36.5% shooting from the field and just 28.6% from three, tightening defensively in key moments of the second half. SC4 forced Edison State into tough looks down the stretch and protected a narrow lead in the final minutes to clinch the victory.
The Skippers now turn their attention to Mid-Michigan College, with a trip to nationals on the line. SC4 and Mid-Michigan have built a competitive rivalry over recent seasons, setting the stage for an intense championship battle.
Fans are encouraged to make the trip to Flint and support the Skippers as they look to be the 4th SC4 team this year to make the trip to nationals.
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