The Panthers men's basketball team took the long trip north to take on Clinton Community College on Sunday, and came home with a hard-fought 78-76 win. The Panthers are now 12-6 while Clinton falls to 8-11.

Clinton came out strong in a high-scoring first half, holding a 45-44 lead at the break. The Panthers put things together in the second half, quickly taking the lead and pushing the lead to double-digits while threatening to run away with the game. The Cougars wouldn't go away, climbing back into the game before the Panthers finished it off at the end.

Javonte Long (Harlem/Clayton H.S.) was the team leader in every stat, scoring 26 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, handing out 4 assists, and swiping 3 steals. Nazir Rowell (Harlem/Vineland H.S.) had 13 points and Kobe Nwosu (Spring Valley/North Rockland H.S.) finished with 11 points and 8 boards.

Looking ahead

The Panthers return to Mid-State Athletic Conference action Wednesday at Onondaga Community College.