NCCC cagers split at Cougar Classic

Niagara County Community College split a pair of games at this past weekend's Genesee Community College Cougar Holiday Classic. The Thunderwolves fell to 10-1 overall, but dropped just one spot to No. 6 in the latest NJCAA Div. II rankings. NCCC returns to action at 7 p.m. Saturday vs. Hostos Community College as part of the annual Thunderwolves Classic.

No. 2 Schoolcraft College 50, No. 6 Niagara CCC 49

Sophomore point guard Nigel Scantlebury was the only NCCC player in double figures (11 points, five rebounds) as the Thunderwolves squandered a late lead in a battle of nationally-ranked squads. Classmate Hunter Anderson finished with nine points, 12 rebounds, three assists and three steals in the setback, which saw both teams shoot around 30 percent from the field.

No. 6 Niagara CCC 78, CC of Rhode Island 60

The T-Wolves rebounded in a big way as all 12 players on the roster scored. Sophomore William Kondrat led the way with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Scantlebury had 10 points, six assists and four boards and sophomore Nick Simeon chipped in with 10 points off the bench.