Cougars Reach Double-Digits in Wins
Men’s Basketball Victorious on Road
(Brockton, MA) - Men's basketball travelled on Saturday afternoon, earning an 84-72 win over regional opponent Massasoit CC. The Cougars carried a comfortable seven-point lead into halftime, cruising to their tenth victory of the season. With one more win, men's hoop matches a season total they've reached just once in the past decade.
Kawane Jackson (Springfield, MA / Sabis HS) and Moashaun Alvarado (Springfield, MA / Sci-Tech HS) led the offensive brigade for Holyoke, combining for 50 points. Jackson played his best game of the season, shooting five for six on three-pointers while scoring a season-high 23 points. Alvarado registered a double-double for the seventh straight game, tallying 27 points and 12 rebounds.
The Cougars are 10-8 in New England and 10-11 overall. They have two remaining regular season contests, both regional away games, before the start of the post season. Let's go Cougars!
Photos: (Main) Jackson watches his three-pointer drop into the hoop. (Thumbnail) Alvarado battles for a rebound during an early season game.