News and Notes from Feb 13th – Feb 22nd

The Pioneers went 3-1 during the four game stretch that included three tough road games.

SMC currently has an overall record of 23-5 and is receiving votes in the latest NJCAA Division 1 men's basketball Top 20.

In Region X play, the Pioneers are currently in 1^st place with a record of 10-2.  They hold a  one game lead over Clinton JC with two region games remaining.

Both Dajohn Rowland and Travis Black scored a game high 17 points in a 89-75 loss on the road against USC – Salkehatchie. Mario Pendarvis recorded his 11^th double double of the season scoring 10 points and pulling down 11 rebounds in the same game.

Three players scored in double figures in the 68-65 road win against Cape Fear. Mario Pendarvis led the Pioneers with 15 points, while both Travis Black and David Lighty added 10 points apiece.

Travis Black scored a career high 27 points and dished out 5 assists in the 84-83 overtime win against Brunswick.  Jalen Nesbitt also had a good game in limited minutes due to fouling out. He scored 17 points and pulled down 6 rebounds.  Ronell Crockett also scored in double figures with 11 points. Mario Pendarvis pulled down a game high 10 rebounds in the win.

Ronell Crockett scored a game high 16 points on 8-10 from the field in the 76-61 win against Catawba Valley.  Dajohn Rowland chipped in 13 points. Brian Kidd came off the bench and contributed a career high 8 points on 4-5 from the field. Travis Black recorded 5 assists and had zero turnovers in the win.

SMC will finish out Region X play next week with two games. On Tuesday, the Pioneers will host USC – Sumter at 7:30. On Thursday, the Pioneers will host Aiken Tech at 7:30.

SMC will host the Region X Division 1 men's basketball tournament. First round games will be played on March 8^th, semi-finals on March 9^th and championship on March 10^th.