Men's Basketball Splits in Weekend Opener at Pellissippi State

In back-to-back games on November 1 and 2, Cleveland Community College's men's basketball team experienced both a victory and a defeat in close-fought matchups.

November 1: Cleveland Community College Triumphs Over Cleveland State

In a tight game, Cleveland Community College edged out Cleveland State Community College with a final score of 64-58. The first half was challenging for the Yetis, as they trailed 29-24. However, a strong second half saw them score 40 points, clinching the win.

Leading performances included Tre Crite, who had a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Brendan Bailey contributed 8 points and 5 rebounds, while Jahmir Brown added a crucial 15 points, largely from the free-throw line, shooting an impressive 9-11. Despite struggling with their outside shooting, they secured the game with a solid defensive effort and strong rebounding, finishing with 33 total rebounds compared to Cleveland State's total of zero documented rebounds due to incomplete data.

November 2: Pellissippi State Overcomes Cleveland Community College

In their second game, Cleveland Community College fell to Pellissippi State 71-62. Despite a strong start, leading 36-31 at halftime, Cleveland struggled in the second half, where Pellissippi State surged with 40 points to secure the victory.

Kyler Harris led Cleveland's scoring with 13 points, including 4-4 from the free-throw line, and Tre Crite again put up a strong performance with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Tavion Pride and Tony McDaniels were standout players for Pellissippi State, combining for 42 points and demonstrating efficient shooting that Cleveland couldn't contain.

Despite a valiant effort, Cleveland Community College's inconsistent shooting from the field proved to be their downfall, as Pellissippi State capitalized on its superior rebounding and shot-making ability.