1993

WEEK OF Jj- X) -

EMCC • • IS In

the win column By Scott Walters The Mend1an Star SCOOBA - The East Mississippi Community College Lions are in the win column. Though it probably to~k a little longer, than they mtght have liked. The Lions topped the centu– ry mark and enjoye~ as big. as a 32-point lead, whtle pastmg the visiting Bevill State Bears 101-86 here at Currie Coliseum Thursday night. The EMCC women did not play. Both squads will host Pearl River Monday night. "We played a lot better tonight," said EMCC coach Tom Edwards. In fact, his ballclub, which improved its record to 1-2 on the young campaign, was never really threatened. A fast-break, full-court pressing style allow.ed the Lions to create five dtfferent run s of eight-or-more points. Twice, EMCC enjoyed a 12-0 run. "\V(} knew we would lHt\i tt > F.P'•'d hat .WH~ o'night~ sdE.dw-tl'd. -aict ,n..,.;

fre,hman Reh!nea For d 'cored 10 of hi-. squad':. fi~ t 14 pomt:. The 6-3 Ford electnfied the crowd with a dunk that gave the hosts an early 10-4 lead. Minutes later , EMCC went on a 17-2 tear. Twice, for– ward Vince Nave was fed by Tony Moore on steals that resulted in fast-break layups. "I thought we moved the ball inside well tonigh t," Edwards said. "Once we were able to beat their press, we were able to moved the ball inside and get some good shots." Evidenced by the fact that freshman 6-7 center Marcus Tallie scored a game-high 31 points. How good though was the supporting cast? Tallie did not break into double digits until EMCC enjoyed a 47-28 lead at the 1:21 mark of the first half. The Lions led by 15 at the half. In the second half, the Lions penetrated the Bears' attempt at a full court press to the tune of an 18-4 run that helped build the 32-point advantage. Tony Minor and Nave were also in double figures for EMCC with 10 points apiece. Bill Edwards paced Bevill State with 16 points. £ And after tangling with the 'Wildcats, East Mississippi will then host its own invitational tourname n t, starting Wednesday. East Central , Mary Holmes , and Shelton State will provide the opposi– tion in thflt dCtivity.

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