Back-to-back wins for men's basketball

CCC hosted two home games this weekend with back-to-back wins on Saturday and Sunday.

In Saturday's game, the Yetis dominated Bryant & Stratton College with a final score of 100-79. In the first half, Cleveland took an early lead, outscoring Bryant & Stratton College 47-37. The leading scorer for the Yetis was Jashaun Hawkins, who scored 32 points in the game. He had an impressive shooting performance, making 13 of his 24 field goal attempts and 4 of his 9 three-point attempts. Shawn Wilison also had a strong game, contributing 22 points for Cleveland Community College.

Bryant & Stratton College (VA) struggled to keep up with Cleveland Community College's offensive firepower. Cleveland Community College had the edge in shooting percentage. They shot 47.6% from the field, compared to Bryant & Stratton College (VA)'s 42.9%. Both teams had similar three-point shooting percentages, with Cleveland Community College shooting 43.8% and Bryant & Stratton College shooting 44.4%. However, Cleveland Community College had a higher free throw percentage, making 66.7% of their free throws compared to Bryant & Stratton College (VA)'s 81.0%.

Rebounding was also a key factor in the game, with Cleveland Community College outrebounding Bryant & Stratton College 47-24. This allowed them to have more second-chance opportunities and control the game. Cleveland recorded 22 assists with 11 from Bryant & Stratton College. However, turnovers were an issue for both teams, with Bryant & Stratton College (VA) committing 16 turnovers and Cleveland Community College committing 18.

Overall, Cleveland Community College's strong offensive performance and dominance on the boards led them to a convincing victory over the Bobcats. They showcased their shooting prowess and ability to control the game while Bryant & Stratton College struggled to keep up.

On Sunday, the Yetis dominated Pitt Community College 80-55. 

In the first half, Cleveland took an early lead, outscoring Pitt 45-28. They continued their strong performance in the second half, scoring 35 points compared to Pitt's 27. The final score reflected the Yetis dominance throughout the game. Jashaun Hawkins of Cleveland was the standout player of the game, scoring 26 points and contributing 5 steals. He was supported by Shawn Wilison, who scored 16 points, and Jaydin Spillman, who scored 11 points.

Pitt Community College struggled to find their rhythm, while Cleveland had a strong performance from beyond the arc, shooting 29.4% from three-point range. Pitt Community College, on the other hand, struggled with their three-point shooting, making only 10% of their attempts. Rebounding was relatively even, with Pitt Community College grabbing 43 rebounds compared to Cleveland Community College's 39. However, Cleveland had more assists, with 22, compared to Pitt Community College's 7.

Overall, Cleveland Community College's strong shooting and defensive performance led them to a decisive victory over Pitt Community College, and their strong performance served as a blueprint for success. 

The men's next game is on January 24 at 7 pm at Guilford Technical Community College.