Dec. 2, 2023, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Schoolcraft College proved to be too much for the Grand Rapids Community College men's and women's basketball teams in the Saturday afternoon doubleheader at Hunsberger Arena.

In the first game of the day, the Ocelots cruised to a 77-35 win to improve to 4-1 on the season.  The Raiders dropped to 3-4.

Aaliyah Ratliff led GRCC with nine points. Newcomer Ava Schultz and Cylie Burns each scored eight points. Avery Jirous had a game-high five steals.  Sophia Modderman led the team with seven rebounds.

In the later game, the men's basketball team led 45-39 with 13 minutes to go in the game.  But the Raiders hit a dry spell scoring just six points over the next nine minutes while Schoolcraft erupted for 25.  The visitors from the east side of state would hold on for a 70-63 win.

Darrell Belcher led the Raiders with 15 points and grabbed eight boards.  Joe Francis and Tristan McRoberts also finished in double figures with 11 and 10 points.

Alex Ehnis nearly had a double-double with eight points and 10 rebounds. Spencer Willman had a game-high four assists.

The women's team resumes play next Friday at home against Lake Land College.  The men play next Saturday at home against Community Christian. 

CURRENT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL STANDINGS
CURRENT MEN'S BASKETBALL STANDINGS

  
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