Men's Basketball Dominates Pitt CC

Winterville, NC - Cleveland Community College secured a decisive 90-65 win over Pitt Community College on November 9, 2024, in an afternoon matchup at the Coburn Center. The victory was highlighted by an explosive second-half performance, with Cleveland outscoring Pitt 62-40 after leading by just three points at halftime.

The game started relatively even, with Cleveland leading 28-25 at the break. Both teams struggled with efficiency, but Cleveland's superior shooting from beyond the arc and the free-throw line helped them maintain a slim advantage. The teams were neck and neck in rebounds and assists, but Cleveland held a slight edge in field goal shooting. In the second half, Cleveland came out firing on all cylinders. Their offense exploded for 62 points, led by a strong performance from junior guard Tre Crite, who scored 15 points.

Cleveland was led by a balanced scoring attack. In addition to Crite's 15 points, Kyler Harris added 8 points, and Jahmir Brown contributed 13 points. Elijah Burnett and Kevin Kollock also chipped in with double-digit performances, scoring 13 and 12 points, respectively. Pitt struggled with turnovers which Cleveland capitalized on for easy scoring opportunities.

The game truly turned in Cleveland's favor early in the second half, as they went on a 20-6 run to extend their lead. This stretch was fueled by Crite's scoring and aggressive defense. Pitt, despite efforts from McCrea and Norwood, could not recover and fell behind by double digits for the remainder of the contest.

The Yetis showcased their depth and offensive firepower in the 90-65 win over Pitt Community College. The balanced scoring, combined with aggressive defense that forced numerous turnovers, allowed Cleveland to dominate in the second half and secure a comfortable victory.