MGCCC basketball splits with Jones

Guy Payne (33) maneuvers against a Jones defender Jan. 17

ELLISVILLE---Two winning streaks were on the line Tuesday Night as Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College battled longtime MACJC South Division rival Jones on the road.

The Bulldogs made it eight in a row with a 63-56 win over Jones to improve to 12-2 overall and 3-0 in the MACJC South Division.

Angel Matias led the Bulldogs with 16 points while Guy Payne had 11 and Darius Forest added 10.

The Lady Bulldogs (8-5, 2-1) saw a four game winning streak snapped in an 81-79 loss to Jones. Gulf Coast was down 41-32 at halftime but went on a 21-9 run during a six-minute stretch to take command of the game in the second half. However, Jones stormed back to eventually tie the game at 77-77 with 10 seconds remaining in regulation. The Lady Bobcats then got a layup from Alecia Autman with three seconds left to seal the victory.

Gulf Coast is back at home Thursday Night hosting Co-Lin with games at 6 & 8 p.m.