Baton Rouge was looking to avenge a loss in the season opener. Facing Northeast Mississippi Community College at home this time, Baton Rouge battled throughout the night forcing overtime before falling short 67-64.

Bear Notes:

• Demetrius Fitzpatrick scored 21 points to lead the Bears. He shot 4-8 from three-point range.
• Devante Marshall added 16 points and 8 rebounds.
• Karim El-Amin recorded a double-double, scoring 10 pooints and grabbing 10 defensive rebounds. 
• Jonathon Ross contributed 8 points and 8 rebounds.
• BRCC turned the ball over 24 times.
• The Bears were outrebounded 51-48, giving up 14 offensive rebounds to NEMCC. 

BRCC plays host to Mississippi Gulf Coast on Saturday afternoon. Game time is set for 4:00 pm.