Bulldogs go to 6-2 overall; head to division play Thursday night

GOODMAN --- The Holmes Community College Bulldogs picked up an impressive 84-73 win here Monday night over the Southwest Mississippi Community College Bears to improve to 6-2 overall before they begin North Division play on Thursday at East Mississippi Community College.

Holmes jumped out to an early lead in the first half and held a 40-34 lead  at halftime. Thomas Alexander had four impressive slam dunks in the first half and Justin McCleary hit three of his seven three-pointers in the first half to give Holmes the momentum.

McCleary added four more three-pointers in the second half and Patrick Banks added 10 points with Jarvis Williams' eight to help the Bulldogs pull away. The Bulldogs held a 17-point lead 80-63 late in the game.

McCleary led the Bulldogs with 21 points while Williams, Banks and Ondarious Hamlin each had 12 points. Tamarico Wilson had eight rebounds for the Bulldogs.

Thursday's game with East Mississippi can be heard live on 101.1 FM or at breezynews.com or on the TuneIn radio app by searching for Breezy News.