In the men's game, MACJC South Division leader Pearl River controlled the first half, taking a 41-29 lead into the locker room. The Wildcats led by as many as 18 in the second half. East Central never led in the contest.

The Warriors had three players in double figures in the loss. Sophomore guard Thurston McCarty of Quitman scored 15 points to lead ECCC, with freshman guard Roti Ware of Morton and sophomore guard Cayman Ruffin of Neshoba Central with 12 each. McCarty also led the Warriors with eight rebounds.

East Central's overall record fell to 8-6. The Warriors are 2-3 in MACJC South Division play. The Pearl River Wildcats improved to 12-1 and 4-1.

ECCC will travel to Ellisville on Thursday, Jan. 25, to face Jones County Junior College. Women's action is at 5:30 p.m. and the men follow at 7:30 p.m.

The Warriors and Lady Warriors return home on Monday, Jan. 29, to host Hinds Community College at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Brackeen-Wood Gym in Decatur.

All home basketball games can be heard on WKOZ Cruisin 98.3 or via audio stream and live stream video at www.eccc.edu/eccc-media.

Bill Wagnon

Associate Vice President for Public Information

East Central Community College