Athletics News

Schmitz Named NJCAA Player of the Week
Schmitz Named NJCAA Player of the Week

February 12, 2026

February 11, 2026 - - Following her recognition as Player of the Week for the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference,  Lorain County Community College women’s basketball player Abbey Schmitz (Amherst, Ohio/Firelands HS) received another accolade this week as she has been named the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Player of the Week following her performances from Feb. 2-8.

Commodores Sweep OCCAC Player of the Week Awards For Basketball
Commodores Sweep OCCAC Player of the Week Awards For Basketball

February 11, 2026

February 11, 2026 - - Lorain County Community College swept the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference Player of the Week awards, as Ike Rowser (Lorain, Ohio/Lorain HS) earned the men’s honor and Abbey Schmitz (Amherst, Ohio/Firelands HS) claimed the women’s award following their performances from Feb. 2-8.  It is the second time this season that both players have earned the weekly award.

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Commodore Esports Recruiting for Spring 2026 Season

February 11, 2026

February 11, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Commodore Esports program is officially recruiting for the Spring 2026 season.  With rosters currently being built, the program is seeking dedicated evening players across multiple competitive titles.  Whether you are an experienced competitor or a player ready to take the next step, now is the time to join LCCC’s Esports team.

Commodores Hold Off Owens For Big Region Win
Commodores Hold Off Owens For Big Region Win

February 09, 2026

February 9, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College men’s basketball team earned a hard fought 93–83 victory over Owens Community College at the Ewing Activities Center Gymnasium on Monday evening.

Women’s Basketball Falls to Owens at Home
Women’s Basketball Falls to Owens at Home

February 09, 2026

February 9, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College women’s basketball team fell to Owens Community College, 91–37, at the Ewing Activities Center Gymnasium Monday night.

Schmitz Eclipses Career 1000-point Mark in Win Over Clark State College
Schmitz Eclipses Career 1000-point Mark in Win Over Clark State College

February 07, 2026

February 7, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College women’s basketball team earned an 88–67 victory over Clark State College on Saturday afternoon in Springfield, Ohio.

Men’s Basketball Loses to Clark State in Springfield
Men’s Basketball Loses to Clark State in Springfield

February 07, 2026

February 7, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College men’s basketball team fell to Clark State College, 98–68, Saturday morning in Springfield, Ohio.

Six Commodores Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
Six Commodores Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors

February 06, 2026

February 4, 2026 - - Six members of the Lorain County Community College men’s cross country team placed on the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team. The award recognizes their excellence in the classroom during the fall semester of 2025.

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Commodores Hang On To Beat Bryant & Stratton College For Third Straight Win

February 04, 2026

February 4, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College men’s basketball team held off Bryant & Stratton (Ohio) for a 78–76 victory Wednesday night at the Ewing Activities Center Gymnasium.  It was the Commodores third straight win as they held into the final stretch of OCCAC play.

Brandon Lawler
Bryant & Stratton Hold Off Women's Basketball with Late Surge

February 04, 2026

February 4, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College women’s basketball team dropped a 67–57 decision to Bryant & Stratton (Ohio) on Wednesday night at the Ewing Activities Center Gymnasium.

Ike Rowser
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Ike Rowser Named OCCAC Player of the Week After Record Setting Performance

February 04, 2026

February 4, 2026 - - Lorain County Community College men’s basketball player Ike Rowser (Lorain, Ohio/Lorain HS) has been named the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference Player of the Week for his performance on Jan. 31 against conference rival Hocking College. 

Schmitz Has Quadruple Double Against Community Christian in LCCC Win
Schmitz Has Quadruple Double Against Community Christian in LCCC Win

February 02, 2026

February 2, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College women’s basketball team led from start to finish in an 84–50 victory over Community Christian College at the Ewing Activities Center Gymnasium Monday evening.

Commodores Defeat Community Christian For Second Straight Victory
Commodores Defeat Community Christian For Second Straight Victory

February 02, 2026

February 2, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College men’s basketball team used a dominant second half to defeat Community Christian College on Monday night, 94–79, at the Ewing Activities Center Gymnasium.

Rowser’s 41 Points Help Commodores Dominate Hocking College
Rowser’s 41 Points Help Commodores Dominate Hocking College

January 31, 2026

January 31, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College men’s basketball team led from start to finish in a 123–107 victory over Hocking College at the Ewing Activities Center Gymnasium.

Clara McCown
Women’s Basketball Falls to Hocking College at Home

January 31, 2026

January 31, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College women’s basketball team fell to Hocking College, 77–40, on Saturday at the Ewing Activities Center Gymnasium.

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Commodores Start Strong But Fall To Clark State College at Home

January 24, 2026

January 24, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College men’s basketball team built an early lead before falling 101–81 to Clark State College on Saturday afternoon at the Ewing Activities Center Gymnasium.