Nov. 16, 2024, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids Community College's men's basketball team (3-2) fell to undefeated Oakland Community College (4-0) on Saturday afternoon, 97-72. The Raiders started strong with the first basket, but Oakland quickly seized momentum with a 10-point run, maintaining the lead for the remainder of the game.
Key Team Stats:
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GRCC Player Highlights:
- Zeekeal Jackson: Led the team with 12 points (4-12 FG).
- Benjamin Koubek: Added 9 points (3-7 FG, 1-1 3FG).
- Nicolas Knuutila: Scored 9 points, all from three-pointers.
- Ethan Bennett: Dominated the boards with a team-high 8 rebounds.
- Jack Agema: Contributed 8 points and team-high 3 assists.
- Marshaun Flakes: Balanced effort with 8 points and 7 rebounds.
Despite GRCC's solid bench production and strong three-point shooting, Oakland capitalized on turnovers and maintained high shooting efficiency, which proved decisive in the game.
GRCC will try to get back in the win column when it hosts Muskegon Community College on Nov. 19 at 6:30 pm.
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