Men’ Basketball Edged In Final Seconds By Ocean CC, 73-70
Salem Community College
70
Ocean County College
73
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
40 | 30 | 70 |
|
|
30 | 43 | 73 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Salem Community College
Pts:
Rodney Shelton
- 16
Reb:
Rodney Shelton
- 10
Ast:
Xavier Brewington
- 4
Ocean County College
Pts:
Jamari Smith
- 16
Reb:
Jamari Smith
- 10
Ast:
2 Players
(#5,
#15)
- 4
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Salem Community College | Ocean County College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (31-54) | (25-67) |
| Field Goal % | 57.4% | 37.3% |
| Rebounds | 36 | 35 |
| Assists | 10 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 7 |
December 10, 2024
Toms River, NJ. – Ocean County College hit free throws with five seconds left to play to edge the Salem Community College men's basketball team, 73-70, in a contest that went down to the wire at OCC. Rodney Shelton led the Mighty Oaks with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocked shots for his third double-double of the season.
Tyrese Fortune added 14 points for Salem going a perfect 4-4 from the foul line. Xavier Brewington continued a solid freshman campaign adding 13 points with 7 rebounds for the Mighty Oaks.
Up next for Salem will be Williamson College of the Trades. The Mighty Oaks will travel to Williamson on Thursday December 12 with a schedule 7:00PM tip-off.