Men’s Basketball
The Blue Knights faced a tough challenge at the Kiwanis Classic, dropping two close games:
- Friday Night: OCC fell to Columbia State, 93-90, after a thrilling game featuring 13 lead changes.
- Saturday Evening: They lost to East Mississippi, 79-75.
Top scorers for OCC included Jahlil Beathea, Aviyon Morris, and DO Famakinde. The Blue Knights will be back in action this Wednesday at Malcolm X College in Chicago, with a 7:00 PM tip-off. Note that this game will not be broadcast. For updates, check olneycentralathletics.com.
Women’s Basketball
The Lady Knights also faced a challenging weekend, losing both of their games at Three Rivers Community College:
- Friday: They were defeated by the host Lady Raiders, 82-55.
- Saturday: OCC lost to Dyersburg State, 72-57.
Amaya Richmond, Macey Timberland, and Laney Hawkins were the standout scorers for the Lady Knights. This Saturday, the OCC women will play two games at Lake Land College: against Grand Rapids College at 11:00 AM and Jefferson College at 2:00 PM.
Stay updated at olneycentralathletics.com.