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Bulldogs knock off Tigers; prepare for Region 23 Tournament

Bulldogs knock off Tigers; prepare for Region 23 Tournament

GOODMAN --- The Holmes Community College knocked off the Coahoma Tigers, 75-64, here Monday night in Goodman.

Holmes, now 20-7 overall and 9-5 in the MACCC, will begin Region 23 Tournament play on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Goodman vs. Hinds.

The Bulldogs led 40-26 at halftime. The Tigers outscored the Bulldogs 38-35 in the second half but it wasn't enough as the Bulldogs took home the win.

Trey Alexander led the Bulldogs with 14 points while Jhamien Smith had 12. Holmes shot 52.1 percent from the floor, 58.3 percent from the three-point line and 72 percent from the free throw line in the game.

The Bulldogs fell to the Itawamba Indians on Thursday, 76-72. Markalon Rochell led with 21 points while Tre'Voin Bass had 11.