Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 Dec. 11, 2021, ALPENA, Mich. -- Sally Merrill's 27 points and Andrew Moore's 19 points led the Grand Rapids Community College basketball team's both to victory Saturday at Alpena Community College. 

Merrill, a freshman from Hamilton High School, surpassed her previous career-high by eight points in the Raiders 67-53 victory. Eleven of the points came in the Raiders big 25 point second quarter.

"Overall the team played really well as a unit," Merill said after her team's third straight victory. "We had some lulls that we've got to correct as a group but overall everyone contributed to a solid team victory."

That team effort showed as nine total Raiders ended up in the scoring column.  Grace Lodes, of West Catholic High School, scored 12 points and point guard Marlene Bussler of Harper Creek High School, added 12 points.  

Head coach David Glazier was just as proud as the total team effort as well.

"Happy with a solid team victory today," said Glazier. "We saw a number of good things from a number of different players.  We also made note of areas where we can continue to improve.  Sally was really good today. She was active, finished scoring opportunities and made plays when we needed them."

The women's team is now 4-5 on the season.

Moore, of Forest Hills Northern High School, was one of eight Raider men who scored in their team's 87-84 victory.  

"After a disappointing first half, the team really brought the energy, effort, and enthusiasm in the second," jead coach Joe Fox said.  "I was very pleased with the team's response. It feels great to be heading into a long break with a win. We have some things to work on over break, and a long time in which to do it. Even though it was a total team win today - I wanted to highlight Nyuon Nhial, who really set the tone for us in the second half with his energetic play. He helped us turn the game around."

The Raiders connected on a season-high 13 three point attempts, including three each from Rico Wade, Jovante Jones and Justus Clark.  Jones, of Saginaw Carrollton, dropped in 14 while Wade, of Atlanta, Georgia scored all nine from long range.  Clark, from North Farmington High School, scored 18 points.

GRCC's men's team snapped a three game losing streak and is now 5-6 on the season.

The women will then square off against the defending national champions, Lakeland Community College on Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m. The men won't resume play until January when the conference season begins.
 
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