#7IRSC Defeats State College of Florida Manatee/Sarasota

Bradenton, Florida – A balanced scoring attack led #7 Indian River State College (IRSC) over State College of Florida Manatee/Sarasota 88-78.  Five members of IRSC's team scored in double figures with Tyeree Bryan leading the way with 19 points. 

The Pioneers had a slow start on the offense end of the floor and were behind 9-4 with just under five minutes played in the contest.  IRSC came back strong and took a 10-point advantage when Doug Young connected on a three-point basket making the score 19-9.  Both teams continued to trade baskets and the Pioneers were ahead 43-32 at the half.

IRSC built a 20-point lead with just under seven minutes to play in the second half, 72-52.  Manatee kept the game close and pulled to within 10 points, but could get no closer as the Pioneers went on to a 88-78 victory and increased their record to 17-2 on the year and 2-0 in the Southern Conference. 

Leading scorers for the ballgame were Bryan 19, Young 15, Jonathan Cisse 15, Bendji Pierre 14, and A.J. Cajuste with 12 points.  IRSC did a great job on the rebounding side of things out rebounding Manatee 46-32.  Pierre pulled in 14 rebounds followed by Bryan with 13.  Cajuste also notched a double-double with Bryan and Pierre by dishing out 12 assists. 

The Pioneers will travel to Miami, Florida on Wednesday January 19^th to take on Miami Dade College.  Game time will be a 7:30 pm. following the women's game.