Raiders Snap Four-Game Slide

Logan Fleming returned to action and scored a game-high 28 points to lead Central Community College to a 109-104 home win over Little Priest Tribal College. Fleming sat out the previous two games battling the flu.

The Warriors jumped out of the gate with a 10-2 run before the Raiders were able to tie it up at 10. For the remainder of the first half, the contest was back and forth and CCC took a 56-54 advantage to the locker room at halftime. In the second half, the Raiders built up a 19-point lead before the Warriors battled back. However, a pair of Deon Tabb free throws and a late steal enabled CCC to pull out the win and halt a four-game losing streak.

"The game against the Warriors was a game of runs," said CCC head coach Jerry Drymon. "Fortunately, we had built a big enough lead to withstand LPTC's last run.  As we move forward we must become more consistent on the defensive end."

The win was also significant in that it assures the Raiders of having a winning season for 2016-17. CCC's overall mark is 16-13.

"Obtaining a winning season is one of my goals each year," said Drymon. "With the difficulty of our schedule and all the injuries and illnesses we have suffered, I believe it is a testament to the players efforts that we have accomplished this goal."

Three other Raiders joined Fleming in double-digit scoring. Jerome Dixon scored 22 points, while Marco Fabietti finished with 20 points. Luke Cadzow chipped in 13 points.

LPTC sported six players in double figures with Dillion Bearskin leading charge with 24 points, while Cory Cleveland was right behind with 23 points.

The Raiders will play their regular-season finale on Saturday as they welcome Southeast Community College to Raider Fieldhouse. The Storm defeated CCC on Feb. 11 in Beatrice, 92-80. Tip-off for Saturday's contest is set for 4 p.m.