The Triton College men's basketball withstood a late rally by Daley College to remain unbeaten to begin the season in their 88-85 victory Nov. 10 at the Jorndt Athletic Complex gymnasium.
Triton, 3-0 appeared to have things under control with 15 minutes to play after a pair of
Jayden Williams' free throws gave the Trojans a 60-39 lead.
However, Daley battled back and slowly chipped away and stunningly took an 85-84 edge with 54 seconds left. The Bulldog lead was short-lived as on the next possession a
Marcus Browder driving layup with 28.9 to go gave Triton an 86-85 advantage. Daley was unable to score their next time down the floor and were forced to foul.
Denis Woods would knock down a pair of free throws with 11 seconds remaining to give the Trojans a three-point lead. The Bulldogs had one final chance to potentially send the game into overtime, but could not get a shot off as the Triton defense held firm to close the contest.
Browder had a huge game for the Trojans with 34 points.
CJ Kornegay had 15 points and seven rebounds.
Max Johnson added 14 points and four assists. Williams ended with 10 points and seven rebounds.
Elijah Lovemore finished with nine points and six assists. Â
The Trojans will be on the road Saturday (Nov. 14) to play Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, Iowa. Game time is 3 p.m.
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