Yetis Secure Victory in Men’s Basketball Home Opener Against Gardner-Webb JV

Shelby, NC - In a thrilling home opener, Cleveland Community College's men's basketball team defeated Gardner-Webb University's JV team, with a final score of 86-73. A tied first half kept the crowd on edge, but the Yetis surged ahead in the second half to secure the win.

Both teams entered halftime knotted at 37 points each, showcasing a competitive matchup. However, Cleveland took control in the second half, outscoring Gardner-Webb 49-36 to clinch their first home victory of the season.

Standout Performances

- Elijah Burnett led Cleveland's offense with 18 points, shooting an efficient 6-9 from the field and grabbing 4 rebounds.
- Brendan Bailey added a solid 14 points and 6 rebounds, helping to maintain Cleveland's momentum in the paint.
- Kevin Kollock contributed 12 points, including two 3-pointers and a perfect 4-4 from the free-throw line.
- Kelan Flowers had a standout shooting night off the bench, scoring 12 points on 4-5 from the field, including a perfect 4-4 from beyond the arc.

Cleveland controlled the boards with 47 rebounds to Gardner-Webb's 37, showing their dominance in the paint. Despite their turnovers, the Yetis' efficient shooting from three-point range and strong free-throw performance proved instrumental in their victory.

The Yetis displayed balanced scoring and depth, with contributions from both starters and bench players. They will look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their season.