By Claude Martinez.
After a dominant 14-game win streak, the #1 Bryant and Stratton College (WI) Bobcats (21-5; 15-1 Region IV) were set to take on the #5 South Suburban Bulldogs (17-7; 12-1 Region IV), who were also on a roll, having won their last six games.
The highly anticipated February 4 matchup proved to be the most thrilling Region IV Division II game of the season — and it certainly lived up to the hype.
FINAL: South Suburban College 83, Bryant and Stratton College (WI) 79.
WCCN Player of the Game was freshman guard AJ Abrams, who recorded a double-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Also playing a pivotal role for SSC was freshman guard Samar Bures, who contributed 18 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists.
After the game, WCCN caught up with Head Coach John Pigatti, AJ Abrams, and Samar Bures for their thoughts on the win.
Special thank you to head coach John Pigatti (SSC).
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