Box Score UTICA – Hinds Community College men's basketball defeated Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAUT) 84-75 behind a 32-point, 10 assist performance by Patrick McCraney (Monroe, LA).
 
"This was a great team win," said head coach Jonathan Nevol. "We are still in the process of figuring each other out, but I am proud of how they rallied together after giving up the lead to close out the game."
 
From the beginning of the game to the end of the first half, the Bulldogs dominated in all areas of the game and was up 15 points at the half. However, SAUT eventually tied the game with a few minutes remaining. But every time the Rockets would build momentum, the Bulldogs would switch it back in their favor with clutch shots and many trips to the free-throw line.
 
McCraney's 32 were the most points by a Bulldog in the contest. The Monroe, Louisiana native also secured several boards and assists to go along with his scoring. Taylon Smith (Vicksburg) also had a productive night on the offensive end after contributing 14 points This was Smith's second straight double-digit scoring effort after his 16 point game against Delgado.
 
Two more Bulldogs finished the game in double digit scoring. That includes Morgan Green (Greenville) with 11 points and Isaiah Daniel (Compton, CA) with 10 points.
 
The Bulldogs got some stellar play down-low as Edarious Williams (Coffeeville) scored eight points and swatted away multiple shots. Williams converted an alley-oop dunk that virtually put the game on ice.
 
"It's a long season and we still have much more to work on," said Nevol. "If we can stick together like today, we will keep getting better."
 
Up Next
 
The Bulldogs are off next week but will return to action on November 14 when they travel to Summit for the Coca-Cola Classic to take on Jacksonville College at 3 p.m.