RCTC men’s basketball team bounces back with win

Nov. 2—ROCHESTER — One day after dropping its opener, the Rochester Community and Technical College men’s basketball team bounced back with an 83-71 home win over Vermilion on Saturday.

Friday, the Yellowjackets lost 67-58 to Minnesota North College-Mesabi Range.

RCTC built a 45-29 halftime lead against Vermilion and then easily hung on.

Jamison Lien led the winners with 25 points. He knocked down 10 of 16 field-goal tries and also grabbed 13 rebounds. Charlie Morning had 18 points, hitting 11 of 12 free throw attempts. Leroy Barnes had 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds.

RCTC shot 50 percent from the field and was also 50 percent on 3-pointers (6-for-12). It made 23 of 30 free throws and outrebounded Vermilion 47-27.

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Author : Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.

Publish date : 2024-11-03 00:03:00

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