Above: Southeastern Community College's Jaylen Searles (2) drives to the basket during their game against John Wood Community College, Saturday, Jan.7, at SCC's Loren Walker Arena in West Burlington. Photo/John Lovretta
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A big second half carried Southeastern Community College to a 73-58 victory over John Wood in a men’s basketball game at Loren Walker Arena Saturday afternoon.
The Blackhawks preserved the victory with a 40-30 run in the second half. It was SCC’s ninth straight win.
ohn Wood tied the score at 14-14, 16-16, and 19-19 in the first half, then freshman guard Joshua Talton’s layup with eight minutes left before intermission gave the Blazers a 21-20 edge. A dunk by Jaylen Searles returned the lead to SCC.
Above: Southeastern Community College's Ja'Son Kemp (23) puts up a shot during their game against John Wood Community College. Photo/John Lovretta
The Blackhawks wouldn’t trail again, although John Wood would tie the score once more at 26-all. SCC’s Deng Deang countered with a 15-foot jump shot from the side and Davion Bailey swished a 3-pointer to give the Blackhawks a 33-28 lead at halftime.
John Wood would get no closer.
Searles led SCC with 19 points, including four dunks and a 3-pointer. Bailey had 16 points with three treys and Railer Vargas added 10 points. Jeremiah Talton led the Blazers with 19 points and Jenson Whiteman scored eight.
SCC (15-3) hosts Harry S. Truman College (1-17) at 6 p.m. Tuesday. John Wood fell to 9-8.
Above: Southeastern Community College's head coach Lorenzo Watkins questions a call by a referee during their game against John Wood Community College. Photo/John Lovretta