INA, Ill. – The Rend Lake College Men’s Basketball team defeated John Wood Community College 83-68 Saturday at home. The Warriors are now 2-0 for the season.
Leading in the scoring column was starter Cory Thomas (Louisville, Ky.) with 18 points. He also logged five rebounds, three assists, and one steal during the game. He was followed by freshman Adrian Smith (Aurora) with 15 points, one rebound, and one assist. Two other starters landed points in the double digits, including Derek Novsek (Reno, Nev.) with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal; and Dedric Byrd (Champaign) with 10 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one steal.
Defensively, RLC stopped many runs by John Wood. Freshman Jamaya Wyatt (Chicago) brought down seven rebounds for the Warriors, in addition to scoring eight points and assisting three. Will Presson (Belleville) had another five rebounds throughout the night. South Holland native Chelby Frazier logged a rebound and three steals against John Wood, adding two points to the board and one assist. Wayne Ward (Chicago) also had two rebounds, two blocks, one steal, and four points.
Other reserve players contributed to the Warriors win. Deshon Fluckes (Chicago) had two points; Anton Ivy (Peoria) had four points, one steal, and two blocks; Luke Wilson (Mt. Vernon) logged two points; Khalil Toombs (Champaign) added three points; Devonte Williams (Cahokia) scored two points, and added one rebound and four blocks defensively; and Jeremy Franklin (Cahokia) added one rebound, block, and steal.
For complete results from the game, visit www.gracsports.com. The Warriors will take on Lincoln College at 7 p.m. tomorrow at home, followed by their first road game facing Parkland College at 7 p.m. Thursday in Champaign. For all things athletic at The Lake, visit www.rlc.edu/warriors.
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