In a matchup of two competitive conference rivals, Schoolcraft College used a dominant second-half performance to take down Macomb Community College, 63-48, on Wednesday, February 5. The win extends Schoolcraft’s strong season, improving their record to 19-4 (7-1 conference) while Macomb falls to 12-10 (4-4 conference).
The game started as a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading baskets in a high-energy first quarter that ended in an 18-18 tie. Schoolcraft’s defensive adjustments began to show in the second quarter, holding Macomb to just seven pointsas they took a narrow 27-25 halftime lead.
Coming out of the break, the Ocelots began to impose their will. A mix of aggressive defense and transition play helped them outscore Macomb 16-8 in the third quarter, stretching the lead to double digits. The Monarchs tried to mount a comeback, but Schoolcraft’s 26 points off turnovers and clutch shooting down the stretch sealed the game.
Key Performers:
Ravyn Guy led the Ocelots with a game-high 20 points, knocking down four three-pointers in a sharp-shooting display.
Siena McNitt stuffed the stat sheet with 14 points, 5 steals, and 3 assists, helping fuel Schoolcraft’s defensive pressure.
Mariah Scott and Sharon Smith added key contributions with 7 and 6 points, respectively, while the bench provided a crucial 32 points to Macomb’s 12.
For Macomb, A’Liyah Forris was the lone bright spot offensively, finishing with 19 points, but the Monarchs struggled to find consistent scoring elsewhere. Despite Asiyah Jihad’s 13 rebounds, Macomb was undone by 35 turnovers, which proved costly against an aggressive Schoolcraft defense.
Game-Changing Moments:
Lockdown Defense: Schoolcraft forced 35 turnovers, turning them into 26 points—a deciding factor in the game.
Second-Half Surge: The Ocelots outscored Macomb 36-23 in the second half, pulling away in the fourth quarter.
Bench Production: Schoolcraft’s reserves outscored Macomb’s bench 32-12, providing much-needed depth in a physical contest.
Schoolcraft looks to make it 3 wins in a row as they travel to Flint on Saturday to face off against a Mott Bears team, they defeated 96-37 earlier in the season. Tip-off is slated for 1:00 p.m.
