Cougars Vanquish Phantoms

SCHNECKSVILLE, Pa.- Lehigh Carbon Community College displayed a dominant performance in their recent men's basketball game against Delaware County Community College, winning with a final score of 96-72. 

From the start, the Cougars showcased their offensive prowess, establishing a comfortable lead of 50-29 at halftime. They continued their strong performance in the second half, outscoring the Phantoms 46-43. 

Lehigh Carbon's AJ Rouse (Orlando, FL/Deltona HS) had an outstanding game, contributing 20 points and impressively shooting 7 of 10 from the field. A'quele Adderley (Jersey City, NJ/William Allen HS) also stood out with 22 points, shooting 7 of 9 and making crucial contributions to the team's success. Joshua Shepherd (Brooklyn, NY/A-Tech HS) led the team in scoring with 34 points, shooting 11 of 18 from the field, including a remarkable 7 of 9 from three-point range.

On defense, the Cougars managed to limit Delaware County's scoring opportunities, resulting in a field goal percentage of just 0%. Lehigh Carbon, on the other hand, showcased their offensive efficiency, shooting an impressive 63.5% from the field. They were particularly dominant from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of their 16 three-point attempts, equivalent to a 62.5% success rate. The team also showcased their prowess from the free-throw line, shooting 20 of 23, leading to an 87% success rate.

The game saw a total of 26 rebounds from Lehigh Carbon, with Cydae Joseph-Davis (Edison, NJ/Saucon Valley HS) leading the team with 7 rebounds. The Phantoms managed to secure 23 rebounds. Lehigh Carbon's ball movement was exceptional, resulting in 20 assists, with Jason Bonsu (Brooklyn, NY/Easton HS) leading the team with 8 assists.

Both teams experienced turnovers, with Delaware County recording 11 turnovers, and Lehigh Carbon recording 5. Despite the turnovers, Lehigh Carbon's solid defensive effort limited Delaware County's ability to capitalize on the mistakes.

Delaware County drops to 7-19 overall and 4-10 in the conference. 

Lehigh Carbon improves to 7-15 overall and 4-6 in the conference. 

Up next the Cougars host Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology on Tuesday, February 6th at 7:00pm.