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11/8/08
JJC opens up season with win at home
The Joliet Junior College men's basketball team opened up the 2008-2009
season with a 71-63 victory over Daley College. Sophomore Teray Whisby
led the way with 13 points. Charles Watson posted 12 points and 7
rebounds, while Brandon Redmond scored 11 points. Ivan Smith added 7
points and 5 rebounds. "I thought is was good to get the first win of
the season on our home court," Head Coach Joe Kuhn said. "I am really
excited to see how our guys compete this year." JJC (1-0 overall)
travels to Truman College on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Game time is
7:00 pm.
11/11/08
Wolves win one on the road against Truman
The JJC men's basketball team stayed perfect with a 71-59 road victory
against Truman College. Leading the way for the Wolves was Brandon
Redmond with 19 points on 8 of 10 shooting. Teray Whisby added 16 points
and 9 rebounds, while LeAaron Pierce scored 11 points. Ivan Smith posted
8 points and 10 rebounds. "We need to improve our decision making with
the ball and toughen up on defense," Head Coach Joe Kuhn said. "Our
rebounding and inside game is carrying us right now." JJC (2-0 overall)
travels to the annual Madison Area Technical College tournament where
they take on Gogebic Community College on Friday, November 14, 2008.
Game time is 4:00 pm.
11/14/08
Joliet gets past Gogebic CC
The Joliet Junior College men's basketball team defeated Gogebic
Community College (MI) by a score of 68-66. Charles Watson led the
Wolves with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Mike Taylor's hot shooting in the
second half helped keep JJC alive with Taylor nailing four 3-point shots
totaling 14 points for the game. Teray Whisby added 9 points and 11
rebounds. "This one wasn't pretty, but we'll take it," Head Coach Joe
Kuhn said. "Charles' big game was a difference, as was the play of Mike
Taylor." JJC (3-0 overall) takes on Madison Area Technical College (WI)
for the tournament championship on Saturday, November 15, 2008. Game
time is 4:00 pm.
11/15/08
Wolves win Madison Tech Tournament
The JJC men's basketball team defeated Madison Area Technical College by
a score of 79-63 to claim the MATC Tournament Championship. LeAaron
Pierce was red hot for the Wolves scoring 22 points on 6 of 12 shooting
from behind the arc. Teray Whisby had 13 points and 11 rebounds for a
double-double. Brandon Redmond scored 12 points, while Lamar Williams
and Charles Watson added 10 points each. "Our defense was outstanding,
especially in the first half," Head Coach Joe Kuhn said. When you can
hold an outstanding offensive team on their floor to 63 points, 22 in
the first half, you have played well." JJC (4-0 overall) travels to
Oakton Community College on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Game time is
7:00 pm.
11/18/08
Joliet stays perfect with win over Oakton
The Joliet Junior College men's basketball team defeated Oakton
Community College by a score of 81-71. Leading the way for the Wolves
was Lamar Williams with 17 points followed by Teray Whisby and LeAaron
Pierce with 16 points each. Charles Watson added 14 points and 10
rebounds. Whisby pulled down 15 rebounds in the contest. "This was one
of our best games so far," Head Coach Joe Kuhn said. "Balanced scoring
all around is key." JJC (5-0 overall) hosts Milwaukee Area
Technical College on Saturday, November 22, 2008. Game time is 3:00 pm.
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