Tigers' Comeback Against Calhoun Falls Short

Marion, AL. – The MMI Tigers dropped their second straight ACCC home game against Calhoun Community College last night by a score of 88-92.

Five minutes into the first half MMI held a slim 16-15 lead.  With both teams unable to score during the next four minutes, Elijah Marsh hit one of two free throws to extend the lead to 17-15.  Calhoun hit a three-pointer on their next possession and took control of the game.  The Warhawks held a 43-53 lead at halftime.

The first four minutes of the second half saw both teams trade baskets until Anthony Bryant scored on an old fashioned three-point play (layup and free throw) at the 15:50 mark to cut the lead to six points, 51-57.  Calhoun would put together a couple small runs  and with under 11 minutes to play, MMI was once more down eleven.  The Tigers would claw their way back to within three points with 1:09 on the clock after Quandre Burroughs hit from behind the three-pint arc.  After a Calhoun score, Burroughs scored on an offensive putback; MMI down 88-89 with 24.8 seconds to play.  Marion was forced to foul and the Warhawks connected on some key throws to put the game away.

Anthony Bryant led Marion with 31 points.  Quandre Burroughs added 20 points and Eli Elston and Isaiah Green each contributed 10 points.  Rounding out the scoring for Marion was Aidan Driggers (8), Elijah Marsh (7), and Tyrone Wright (2).

MMI will host the Sun Chiefs of Coastal Alabama CC-South Wednesday, January 18.  A 7:00 p.m. tip-off is scheduled.