Owls Sneak Past Penn Highlands Late With 99-94 Road Win

The Prince George's Community College men's basketball team traveled to Johnstown, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, November 28^th to take on Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in the Owls Region 20 Division III opener. A single point separated the two teams at the half after a jump shot by Avery Scott (Bowie, MD/DuVal) put Prince George's in front, 44-43. A tight second half featured several ties and lead changes which came down to the wire before Prince George's pulled away in the final minute, scoring the game's final 9 points to steal one late and improve to 4-1 on the season.

Tremble finished as the leading scorer for Prince George's with 29 points while adding 4 assists. Sophomore Saveon Jackson (Kentland, MD/KIPP Prep) had 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists before he fouled out with about three minutes remaining. Fellow sophomore Justin Minor (Largo, MD/Largo) and Scott both finished with 16 a piece with the latter grabbing 8 boards in his first start during his two seasons as an Owl.

The win kicks the Owls Region 20 DIII record off to 1-0 while the team remains perfect in DIII games with a 3-0 mark. 

Prince George's is back in Largo for their next game versus Chesapeake College on Friday, December 1^st at 7 PM which begins a five-game home stand for the Owls. Tickets are available and recommended to be purchased in advance through this link. Prince George's students, staff, and faculty are free to enter with a valid college ID.