MGCCC sweeps day two of Gulf Coast Classic

MGCCC'S Ice Asortse led the Bulldogs against Holmes with 16 points.

PERKINSTON---Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College heads into the Thanksgiving break with positive momentum after two wins in the final day of the Gulf Coast Classic.

The Bulldogs (6-2) edged out Holmes 57-55 behind 16 points from Ice Asortse. Angel Matias added 9 points while Guy Payne had 8 in the victory.

The Lady Bulldogs also defended the home court in a 72-68 win over Alabama Southern. Gulf Coast (4-3) had four players score in double digits with Delainna Lyons leading the way with 18 points. Tatyana Haywood had 13, Cara Beverin added 12, and Yasmine Nelson had 10.

Both Gulf Coast teams will take Thanksgiving off and resume play Monday, Nov. 28 with games at Bishop St.

GULF COAST CLASSIC---DAY 2

Women

Baton Rouge 61, East Miss. 55.
MGCCC 72, Ala. Southern 68.

Men

Pensacola St. 49, Baton Rouge 43
MGCCC 57, Holmes 55