Nick Bennett (5) drives to the basketThe AVC Marauders Men's basketball team (19-8, 8-5) got a much needed win Wednesday night against the College of the Desert Roadrunners. Marauders' Nick Bennett had a game-high 19 points, as they took the lead early on and never looked back, taking down the Roadrunners 84 - 74.
AVC showed their depth with George McGrew who came off the bench and contributed with a near double-double, finishing the game with 9 points and 10 rebounds and 2 blocks.
The size advantage of the Marauders thwarted any chance of the Roadrunners making a comeback, only allowing them to cut the lead to a single digit twice throughout the game.
The Roadrunners, however, made a push at the end of the game, cutting the lead to just 7 points with less than a minute left to play. Still, the Marauders' defense proved overwhelming for the visitors whose record dropped to 5-20.
Wednesday night's victory was first of two must-win games for the Marauders who are fighting for a tournament spot. Currently the Marauders are tied in forth place with Mt. San Jacinto.
The final game is by far the most important of this season as AVC travels to San Jacinto on Saturday for the tie breaker and a playoff spot.
-Image by Jason Hemsath
-Story by Benjamin Min
AVC showed their depth with George McGrew who came off the bench and contributed with a near double-double, finishing the game with 9 points and 10 rebounds and 2 blocks.
The size advantage of the Marauders thwarted any chance of the Roadrunners making a comeback, only allowing them to cut the lead to a single digit twice throughout the game.
The Roadrunners, however, made a push at the end of the game, cutting the lead to just 7 points with less than a minute left to play. Still, the Marauders' defense proved overwhelming for the visitors whose record dropped to 5-20.
Wednesday night's victory was first of two must-win games for the Marauders who are fighting for a tournament spot. Currently the Marauders are tied in forth place with Mt. San Jacinto.
The final game is by far the most important of this season as AVC travels to San Jacinto on Saturday for the tie breaker and a playoff spot.
-Image by Jason Hemsath
-Story by Benjamin Min
