LCCC Men Come Up Short On The Road Against Clark State

January 25, 2025 - - The Lorain County Community College men's basketball team fell to Clark State Community College in Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday afternoon, losing by a score of 98-93.

LCCC had opportunities late in the game after erasing a nine-point halftime deficit. Toriano Goodwin (Lorain, Ohio/Clearview) tied the game with a free throw at the 5:45 mark and then assisted DJ Smith (Cleveland, Ohio/Rhodes College) less than a minute later, giving the Commodores a two-point lead.

However, the momentum shifted from there. The Commodores went cold in the final two minutes, allowing Clark State to capitalize on free throws and secure the win.

Smith led the team with an outstanding double-double, scoring 16 points on 7-of-12 shooting (58.3%) and dominating the glass with 17 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive end.

Rashaud Finley (Cleveland, Ohio/Bard HS) delivered an impressive offensive performance with 19 points. He was a threat from beyond the arc, connecting on 3-of-7 three-point attempts, and also contributed 6 assists.

Julius Moon (Lorain, Ohio/Open Door Christian HS) and Vinny Fisher (Akron, Ohio/CVCA) provided critical outside shooting to help stretch the floor. Moon scored 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting, including three three-pointers, while Fisher added 10 points, shooting 4-of-6 from the field and 2-of-4 from deep.

Kayden Thomas (Lorain, Ohio/Lorain HS) made contributions as well, finishing with 10 points, 8 rebounds, and a block. Off the bench, Dennis Pettis Jr. added 12 points, providing valuable support.

Next Up:

The Commodores will travel to Perrysburg, Ohio, to face the Owens Community College Express on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.