Defense Leads Cecil to Victory

NORTH EAST - Cecil College men's basketball forced a season high 39 turnovers, as the Seahawks defeated the Frederick Cougars 79-59 on Wednesday evening.

Jeremiah Falko led the team on the defensive end with five steals. The freshman guard finished with a career high 11 points as well. Jaiden Guy (19 points) edged a career high 18-point, eight rebound effort from Ezra Tull to lead all players in scoring.

The Seahawks improve to 9-3 (2-1 Region 20) with tonight's win.

Turning Point

After taking a three point lead with 17:25 left in the second, Frederick did not score again until the 11:17 mark. Cecil took back the lead on 14 unanswered points and never trailed the Cougars again.

Box Score Highlights

• Jermaine Goodwyn recorded 11 points and five rebounds
• Carlito McBryde topped both teams with 11 boards
• Cecil scored 47 points of Frederick turnovers

Up Next

Cecil will post its annual Holliday Classic Dec. 13-14. The Seahawks will face Monroe Community College and Pennsylvania Highlands during the two-day affair.