Pettis Jr. Scores 29 As Comeback vs. Allegeny County Falls Short

January 5, 2025 – The Lorain County Community College men's basketball team showed resilience in the second half against the Community College of Allegheny County Wildcats but ultimately fell short, losing 124-104 at the Ewing Activities Center Gymnasium on Sunday afternoon.

Despite the loss, the Commodores displayed flashes of a comeback, led by standout performances from Dennis Pettis Jr. (Lorain, Ohio/Lorain HS) and Julius Moon (Lorain, Ohio/Open Door Christian HS). Pettis Jr. delivered a stellar performance, leading all scorers with 29 points on 11-for-15 shooting. Moon came off the bench to contribute 15 points, including three makes from beyond the arc.

Deonte Benejan (Queens, N.Y./Lorain HS) added 17 points and 5 assists, while Toriano Goodwin (Lorain, Ohio/Clearview HS) chipped in 12 points off the bench.

Next Up:

The Commodores return to Ohio Community College Athletic Conference play on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, when they travel to Lakeland Community College. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.