Bobcats Fall on the Road at Ohio Valley
The Bryant & Stratton (Ohio) NJCAA men's basketball team hit the road Monday night but couldn't slow down a hot-shooting Ohio Valley Community College squad, falling 101–69 in Youngstown.
The Bobcats opened with confidence, scoring 40 first-half points behind strong ball movement and aggressive downhill play. But Ohio Valley pushed the pace early and capitalized on second-chance opportunities, building a 52–40 lead at the break.
In the second half, Ohio Valley continued to separate behind its depth and 3-point volume, while the Bobcats battled to generate consistent stops.
Bobcat Standouts
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Donovan Barnes posted a team-high 19 points, attacking the rim and converting 10-of-13 from the line.
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Aaron Wilson added 12 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals while playing steady minutes in the backcourt.
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Remi Gilmore chipped in 11 points and knocked down a key three to spark a second-half push.
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Blake Brookenthal anchored the interior with a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double plus five blocks, delivering one of his strongest defensive outings of the season.
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Zavionn Thurman filled the stat sheet with 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and a block.
Team Notes
Ohio Valley's rebounding advantage—59 to 40, including 26 offensive boards—proved to be the biggest difference, giving the home team repeated second-chance scoring opportunities. The Bobcats also struggled with turnovers, finishing with 30, which Ohio Valley converted into momentum-shifting runs.
Bryant & Stratton (Ohio) continues to search for rhythm and consistency as the roster develops through the early-season stretch.
Up Next
The Bobcats return to action on Wednesday, December 3rd, traveling to Owens Community College for a 5:00 PM EST tipoff.
-Ray Yates
