NCCC wins Holiday Classic opener

Niagara County Community College kicked off the annual Thunderwolves Holiday Classic with an 88-61 non-conference victory over visiting Jefferson Community College on Saturday night.

The T-Wolves are now 11-3 overall, while the Cannoneers dropped to 5-3.

NCCC sophomore Alaina Forbes led the way with 17 points, while freshman Ashley Tucker netted 14 points.

Stuffing the stat sheet for N-Trip were freshmen Gabrielle McDuffie (13 points, 9 rebounds, 9 steals) and Aichata Ballo (nine points, seven assists, five rebounds and five steals).

The Thunderwolves finished with 20 assists and 20 steals as a team.

Gabrielle Morley and Kalyn Bryant each had 18 points for Jefferson CC.

NCCC will wrap up the first semester at 2 p.m. Sunday when its hosts Henry Ford College.