Dayton, OH – (#22) Sinclair Men's Basketball team drove down I-75 to Cincinnati State CC for an important Ohio Community College Athletic Conference match up Wednesday night. Taking a 3 point lead into halftime, the Tartan Pride continued its full court defensive pressure through out the second half to take a 76-69 win. Cincinnati State rallied early in the second half, capitalizing on turnovers and offensive rebounding. The Surge quickly erased a 3 point halftime deficit to 4 point lead within minutes. Sinclair finally took a two possession lead (4 points) with about 1:30 left in the game and made four straight free throws to seal the game.

Leading the way for Sinclair was Sophomore British Alexander (6-6/Trotwood Madison H.S.) with 15 points. Sophomore Jason Clardy (6-7/Warren Central H.S. – Indianapolis, IN) had another strong performance with 14 points. Contributing off the bench was a pair of sophomores, Maurice Mendoza (6-8/Bershear H.S. – Pittsburgh, PA) with 12 points and Derek Ober (6-3/Jefferson H.S.) with 11 points.

Sinclair now stands at 17-4 overall, 4-3 in the conference and #22 in the latest NJCAA National Poll.

The Pride will host Lorain Co. CC on Saturday at 4pm for Sinclair's Coaches vs. Cancer Game.


Coach Price
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Assistant Athletic Director
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 512-2861
(937) 689-3583 (Cell)