Neosho County Community College put together a strong offensive performance Wednesday night, earning a 91-65 victory over Ottawa JV.
The Panthers established control early, taking a 41-25 lead into halftime. Neosho continued to build on its advantage in the second half, putting together a strong finish to secure the victory.
Jayce Cooper led the Panthers with 15 points and eight rebounds. Zachery Lewis added 12 points, while Tobi Ogunyode finished with 10 points. Colby Newton contributed nine points, providing an immediate spark off the bench with his energy and effort. Ogunyode also brought energy and a strong presence to the floor, helping Neosho maintain its momentum.
Reid Duff made an impact on the glass, pulling down six rebounds to help the Panthers control the boards. Neosho finished with 60 total rebounds and received 34 points from its bench.
Neosho improves to 2-3 overall with the victory. The Panthers will look to carry that momentum into their next contest Friday at 7 p.m. against Tennessee Valley at the Fort Scott Community College Classic.
