Quincy, MA (December 7, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College men's basketball team trailed for 35 of the games 40 minutes on Saturday, but took the look when it mattered most in the closing minutes and picked up their 10th straight win to improve to 12-2 on the season and 9-1 in conference play, tied atop the top of the conference standings.
The Knights trailed from the opening tip as Quincy jumped out to 6-0 and held a four point advantage at the half, 52-48. The Knights took their first lead with five minutes remaining in the game as sophomore Ryan Pacy (Salem, NH) was fouled taking a three-point shot and calmly drained all three shits to give the Knights an 85-84 lead they never relinquished in the closing minutes.
For game, Pacy scored 14 points, all of which came in the second half.
Alejandro Delgado (Haverhill) had a team high 24 points, including a pair of free throws in the closing minute to go along with 12 rebounds for a double-double.
Javien Kirmil (Lowell) added 16 points including going four from four from three, while Christian Moscat (Lawrence) and Alex Johnson (Worcester) added 12 points apiece.
NECC connected on their highest free throw total of the season as shot 81% from the charity stripe hitting on 17 of 21 attempts.
The Knights will close out the first half of the season with a pair of home games, first coming against Massasoit Community College next Saturday December 14th with tip off scheduled for 2:00pm from the Sport and Fitness Center.