Rutland, VT - In tonight's YSCC men's basketball action between the Seawolves of SMCC and the Fighting Saints of St. Joseph's College the close fought contest was knotted 86-86 after 40 minutes of play. In overtime Seawolves point guard Jose Nouchanthavong (Westbrook, ME) score nine of his 26 points on 2-2 shooting from the field and 5-6 shooting from the FT line to lead the Seawolves past the Saint 105-95. Nouchanthavong also dished out 10 assists and chipped in eight rebounds in tonight's contest. 

Seawolves shooting guard Davis Nicholson (Hitchin, UK) led all scorers with 28 points on 12-17 shooting from the field and 3-5 from beyond the arc. Other noteworthy contributions came from post players Alex Hartford (Naples, ME), 18 points, six rebounds, and Tong Akot (Manchester, NH), 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Seawolves shot an impressive 50.7% from the field, 47.6% from beyond the arc, and 75.8% from the FT line.

Pacing the Fighting Saints were brothers Dre and Dee Anderson who each dropped in 25 points and combined for 11 made 3 point shots and 12 rebounds. 

With this win the Seawolves improves to 13-3 overall and 7-1 in YSCC conference play. The Seawolves will return to action on Sunday January 12th at home against John Abbott College at 2pm. 

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