Nail-biter of a finish has Ranger College coming up just short in conference opener

The Collin County Community College basketball team narrowly defeated Ranger College in an intense game on January 10, 2024. The final score was 78-75, with Collin County Community College emerging as the victor.

The game started strong for Ranger College, as they took a nine-point lead in the first half with a score of 44-35. However, Collin County Community College fought back in the second half, outscoring Ranger College 43-31. This comeback allowed them to secure the win by a three-point margin.

TJ Thomas of Collin County Community College showcased an impressive performance, leading his team in scoring with 21 points. He made 8 of his 16 field goal attempts and contributed 5 rebounds. Zay Okoh also played a crucial role in the victory, scoring 24 points and grabbing 2 rebounds.

For Ranger College, Asjon Anderson was the top scorer with 21 points. He made 8 of his 19 field goal attempts and contributed 4 rebounds. Elisha Warren also had a notable performance, scoring 10 points and grabbing 4 rebounds.

Both teams displayed strong shooting percentages, with Collin County Community College shooting 49.1% from the field and Ranger College shooting 45.6%. However, Collin County Community College had the advantage from beyond the arc, shooting 37.5% compared to Ranger College's 32.1%.

Rebounding was evenly matched, with Collin County Community College grabbing 29 rebounds and Ranger College grabbing 34. Assists favored Ranger College, with 20 compared to Collin County Community College's 11. Both teams committed a similar number of turnovers, with Collin County Community College having 9 and Ranger College having 11.

Ranger College put up a strong fight but fell short in the end.

Both teams displayed impressive performances and provided an exciting game for spectators. The matchup made for an entertaining evening of college basketball.

Ranger Men's next game is at home against Grayson College at home at 4:00 P.M.