Posted: Nov 17, 2015
Back to Back nailbiters. Back to Back wins.
Baton Rouge defeated Copiah-Lincoln (57-54) on Tuesday afternoon for their second win of the season. The overtime victory came after BRCC watched a sixteen point lead dwindle in the second half. The Bears were able to regain momentum and outscore the Wolves by three points in the extra frame.
Bear Notes:
- Demetrius Fitzpatrick led BRCC with 18 points.
- Devante Marshall added 12 points in the win.
- BRCC shot 45% from the field, while holding Co-Lin to 33% shooting.
- BRCC shot well from behind the three-point line, making 8/17 from long range.
- Baton Rouge committed 14 turnovers.
BRCC will face Houston Community College on Saturday afternoon for a men's and women's doubleheader. The men begin the action at 2:00 pm and the women's game will follow around 4:00 pm.