Cleveland Community College Tops Pellissippi State 83-73 in High-Energy Matchup

Shelby, NC - In an exciting contest on Saturday afternoon, Cleveland Community College secured an 83-73 victory over Pellissippi State. Despite a strong second-half surge by Pellissippi, Cleveland's consistent offensive efficiency and dominant rebounding gave them the edge.

The Yetis set the tone early, closing the first half with a 39-24 lead. Forward Tre Crite played a pivotal role, dominating inside the paint and grabbing crucial rebounds. Antonio Perkins added firepower from beyond the arc, finishing the game with three three-pointers on five attempts.

Pellissippi State came out strong after halftime, scoring 49 points in the second half, but it wasn't enough to overcome Cleveland's early lead. Their improved scoring output highlighted their resilience, though turnovers and missed free throws continued to plague their comeback efforts.

Key Performers

• Tre Crite (Cleveland): 23 points, 13 rebounds, 2 steals
• Antonio Perkins (Cleveland): 18 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block
• Kevin Kollock (Cleveland): 11 points, 1 rebound, 100% from the free-throw line

Crite's ability to dominate both ends of the floor and Perkins' accurate shooting helped Cleveland maintain a comfortable lead despite Pellissippi's late efforts. Cleveland's ball movement was a notable factor, as they logged 19 assists and were able to capitalize on 13 Pellissippi turnovers.

While Pellissippi State showed grit in the second half, Cleveland Community College's all-around team effort and early dominance proved to be too much. The win improves Cleveland's record as they look to continue their strong start to the season.