Westerners Snag Road Victory Over NMJC

HOBBS, NM (February 12, 2024) - In an intense basketball matchup, the Western Texas College Westerners emerged victorious with an 87-82 road win against New Mexico Junior College. Despite having a limited roster of only six players, the Westerners displayed remarkable teamwork and skill to secure the victory.

A trio of standout performances paved the way for the Westerners' success. Aaron Potter led the charge with an impressive stat line, contributing 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals. Sam Kodi delivered an outstanding all-around performance, coming close to a triple-double with 22 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds. Mason McBride also played a crucial role, scoring 22 points and adding 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals to the team's effort.

The game remained closely contested throughout, with both teams fighting hard for the win. The key difference in the end was the shooting efficiency, as Western Texas College managed to connect on 53.1% of their shots compared to New Mexico Junior College's 47%.

With this victory, the Westerners improved their record to 3-7 in conference play, positioning themselves just two games behind fourth place. Looking ahead, they face a challenging matchup against top-ranked South Plains, scheduled to take place in Levelland on Thursday at 7:30 PM. The Westerners will aim to build on this win and continue their pursuit of success in the upcoming games.