Kalvyne Eby posted 22 points, 12 rebounds, two assists and five blocks as the No. 22 Howard Community College Dragons defeated the Essex County College Wolverines 87-64 Saturday afternoon in Columbia, Maryland. The win improved Howard Community College to 2-1, while Essex County College fell to 1-2.
Howard Community College Controls the Game Early
Howard Community College led 47-32 at halftime and added 40 points in the second half. The Dragons held off a brief Essex County College comeback attempt to secure the 23-point victory.
Eby recorded his third consecutive double-double to open the season. The sophomore’s five blocks and 12 rebounds complemented his team-high 22 points.
Howard Community College Gets Balanced Production
Evin Thompson started at point guard, while Aiden Igwebe made his debut in the starting lineup. Igwebe finished with eight points and four rebounds while making two 3-pointers, and Thompson added six points and two steals.
RJ Greene contributed 12 points, six assists and three steals. David Rushing added 10 points, three rebounds and four steals, including two dunks in the second half, while Devin Thomas scored 10 points off the bench and made two 3-pointers.
Arvin Batsinda scored six points off the bench. Jamar Payen recorded six rebounds and two assists, and Jordan Noel added seven rebounds for the Dragons.
Howard Community College Men’s Basketball Next Game
Howard Community College will face Delaware Tech Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. The game will be the Dragons’ first away game of the season.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Howard Community College combined a 15-point halftime advantage with contributions throughout the lineup. Eby’s third consecutive double-double led the Dragons, while Greene, Rushing, Thomas, Igwebe and the rest of the team helped turn the early lead into an 87-64 victory.
Source: Original report
