The Schoolcraft College Ocelots continued their dominant season with a 98-52 rout of Henry Ford College on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, improving to 23-4 (11-1 conference) and solidifying their position as one of the top teams in the conference.
Henry Ford (2-23, 1-11) started strong, but Schoolcraft’s depth and defensive pressure overwhelmed the Hawks as the game progressed. The Ocelots’ relentless attack in the second half proved too much, outscoring Henry Ford 57-20 after halftime.
Early Battle Before the Break
Henry Ford came out firing, keeping pace with Schoolcraft in the first quarter and only trailing 25-22 at the end of the opening frame. Jada Parks (11 points, 6 rebounds) and Promise Dunbar (13 points, 7 rebounds) gave the Hawks some hope early, but as the game wore on, their offense struggled against Schoolcraft’s pressure.
By halftime, Schoolcraft had extended their lead to 41-32, with Mariah Scott (16 points, 3 assists) and Sharon Smith (15 points, 10 rebounds) leading the charge. Despite a strong rebounding effort by Henry Ford, turnovers became an issue, with the Hawks committing 40 giveaways that Schoolcraft quickly turned into easy baskets.
Ocelots Run Away in the Second Half
Schoolcraft put on a third-quarter clinic, outscoring Henry Ford 32-11 to completely break the game open. Daija Brown (11 points, 4 rebounds) and Mia Wright (8 points, 6 rebounds) came off the bench and provided a spark, helping push the lead past 30.
The Ocelots’ defense forced Henry Ford into 31.7% shooting, and the Hawks went 0-for-7 from three-point range. Meanwhile, Schoolcraft capitalized inside, dominating the paint with 64 points compared to Henry Ford’s 30.
By the final buzzer, 10 different Ocelots had scored, with five reaching double figures. Nevaeh Cable (3 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists) played a key role as a distributor, helping Schoolcraft’s offense flow smoothly.
Key Stats & Takeaways
Bench Dominance: Schoolcraft’s reserves outscored Henry Ford’s bench 45-12.
Turnover Trouble: Henry Ford’s 40 turnovers led to 46 points for Schoolcraft.
Second-Chance Effort: The Ocelots grabbed 23 offensive rebounds, turning them into 23 second-chance points.
Balanced Attack: Schoolcraft shot 46.7% from the field, with 11 players scoring.
