Stellar defense propels Panola men to 86-48 victory over Louisiana College JV
Nov 18, 2016

Carthage, Texas ? The Panola College men?s basketball team defeated Louisiana College JV here Thursday Night, 86-48. The victory raises the Ponies record to 5-2. ?As a staff we really emphasized rebounding and extra effort plays tonight. We ended up with 50 total rebounds and 25 team assists.? Stated head coach Grant McMillan. ?Our guys executed on both ends the best all year.? He adde

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Panola used dominate defense in the first half to build a 42-17 half time lead. It was more of the same in the second half as the Ponies only gave up 31 second half points.

Three Ponies scored in double figures and were led by Keith Hayes who tallied 17 points. Devyn Wilson hit three 3-pointers in route to 16 points. Bryson Lockley came off the bench and netted 15 points. As a team, Panola chased down 50 rebounds and shot 53 percent from the field.

Panola will continue their non-conference schedule when they take on LSU-Alexandria JV this upcoming Monday, November 21st. Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM at Arthur Johnson Gymnasium on the campus of Panola College.