Posted: Nov 30, 2013
By Nick Novy/Cincinnati State Sports Information
Cincinnati, OH ---Playing host to Triton College in the final game of the Cincinnati State Surge Classic, Cincinnati State defeated the Trojans 83-79 on Saturday night. In a game which featured 19 lead changes and 9 ties, Cincinnati State got off to a quick start, claiming a 37-19 lead with 7 minutes to go in the first half. Triton would respond with a 12-3 run to finish the half narrowing the Surge lead to 40-31 at the break. Triton continued its run to start the second half, outscoring the Surge 11-3 in the first 5 minutes.
With 6:18 remaining, Triton's Tyre Washington converting a basket and free throw to put the Trojans up 71-66. Cincinnati State responded to the deficit by applying full court pressure forcing Triton into 5 turnovers, leading to a 10-5 run and a tie game with two minutes remaining.
After the teams traded baskets, the Surge owned possession with 48 seconds on the clock. Circling the ball around the perimeter, Orlando Berry found freshman Trent Donald, who converted the eventual game winning shot from the right elbow with 24.5 remaining. Triton's Paul Beene's three point attempt to win the game was unsuccessful as Cincinnati State guard Hugh Hobbs Jr. secured the rebound, was fouled and converted two free throws to give the Surge the 83-29 victory.
Hobbs Jr., who came of the bench, scored 12 of his game high 20 points in the second half. Starting point guard Orlando Berry finished with 14 points, 8 assists, 9 rebounds and 5 steals. Donald, a graduate of Winton Woods High School, finished with 11 points. Triton, which fell to 8-1 on the season, was led by forward Isaiah Grace's 18 points followed by 14 points from Beene.
Improving to 9-1 on the season and currently ranked No. 20 in the NJCAA national poll, Cincinnati State will return to action on the road when the team participates in the Monroe Community College Basketball Tournament on Dec. 7 & Dec. 8.
Here is a complete schedule & results from this weekend's tournament games held at Cincinnati State
For more information on Cincinnati State athletics, please visit - www.cincinnatistate.edu/on-campus/athletics
ABOUT CINCINNATI STATE
Cincinnati State (www.cincinnatistate.edu) offers more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs in business technologies, health and public safety, engineering technologies, humanities and sciences and information technologies. Cincinnati State has one of the largest cooperative education programs in the United States.
Cincinnati, OH ---Playing host to Triton College in the final game of the Cincinnati State Surge Classic, Cincinnati State defeated the Trojans 83-79 on Saturday night. In a game which featured 19 lead changes and 9 ties, Cincinnati State got off to a quick start, claiming a 37-19 lead with 7 minutes to go in the first half. Triton would respond with a 12-3 run to finish the half narrowing the Surge lead to 40-31 at the break. Triton continued its run to start the second half, outscoring the Surge 11-3 in the first 5 minutes.
With 6:18 remaining, Triton's Tyre Washington converting a basket and free throw to put the Trojans up 71-66. Cincinnati State responded to the deficit by applying full court pressure forcing Triton into 5 turnovers, leading to a 10-5 run and a tie game with two minutes remaining.
After the teams traded baskets, the Surge owned possession with 48 seconds on the clock. Circling the ball around the perimeter, Orlando Berry found freshman Trent Donald, who converted the eventual game winning shot from the right elbow with 24.5 remaining. Triton's Paul Beene's three point attempt to win the game was unsuccessful as Cincinnati State guard Hugh Hobbs Jr. secured the rebound, was fouled and converted two free throws to give the Surge the 83-29 victory.
Hobbs Jr., who came of the bench, scored 12 of his game high 20 points in the second half. Starting point guard Orlando Berry finished with 14 points, 8 assists, 9 rebounds and 5 steals. Donald, a graduate of Winton Woods High School, finished with 11 points. Triton, which fell to 8-1 on the season, was led by forward Isaiah Grace's 18 points followed by 14 points from Beene.
Improving to 9-1 on the season and currently ranked No. 20 in the NJCAA national poll, Cincinnati State will return to action on the road when the team participates in the Monroe Community College Basketball Tournament on Dec. 7 & Dec. 8.
Here is a complete schedule & results from this weekend's tournament games held at Cincinnati State
For more information on Cincinnati State athletics, please visit - www.cincinnatistate.edu/on-campus/athletics
ABOUT CINCINNATI STATE
Cincinnati State (www.cincinnatistate.edu) offers more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs in business technologies, health and public safety, engineering technologies, humanities and sciences and information technologies. Cincinnati State has one of the largest cooperative education programs in the United States.