Panthers Men Fall in Last Minute

Cristian Rosa
Cristian Rosa

One game after winning in the last minute, the Tompkins Cortland Community College men's basketball team was on the other side a dramatic ending, losing 77-74 at North Country Community College on Saturday. The Panthers are now 4-3 on the year.

The Panthers trailed 46-39 at the half, but came back to hold a lead into the last minute before North Country closed out the win.

Damari Johnson (Binghamton/Johnson City H.S.) led the team with 12 points, followed by Cristian Rosa (Yonkers/Lincoln H.S.) with 11 points. Deamontae Riley (Buffalo/Burgard H.S.) scored 10 points and Joel Davis (Watertown/Watertown H.S.) had another double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.

Looking ahead

The Panthers play at Clinton Community College on Sunday.