FULTON, MS - Itawamba Community College secured a 92-75 victory over Wallace State Community College-Hanceville.
Itawamba led from start to finish, taking a 46-32 lead into halftime and maintaining control throughout the second half. The team shot a near-identical 49.3% from the field. The strong shooting performance was highlighted by a standout performance from Damarion Winston, who led all scorers with 28 points on 9-of-19 shooting, including 3 three-pointers.
AJ Dent played a pivotal role in the win, contributing 24 points on 9-of-14 shooting, while also adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Kam Clark continued his all-around play with 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists, helping to control the glass, as Itawamba out-rebounded Wallace State 40 to 31.
The bench also provided crucial contributions, especially James Turner, who scored 13 points, including 3 three-pointers.
The Indians' defense was effective in limiting Wallace State's shooting opportunities, particularly from beyond the arc, where they shot just 32.3%. They were also efficient at the free-throw line, converting 15 of 22 attempts (68.2%).
In the second half, Itawamba maintained their lead and never let Wallace State get closer than 12 points, closing out the game comfortably.