Triceratops Complete Sweep of Lakeland Community College Lakers in 90-79 Victory

Metro Gymnasium Workforce/Family Night highlights the sweep!

In front of a raucous, loud, fantastic crowd at the Metro Gymnasium on February 6, 2025, the Triceratops (15-8, 10-2) sent a clear message to the visiting Lakeland Community College Lakers (13-7, 7-3), securing a comfortable 90-79 win and completing their first sweep of their crosstown rivals in three seasons. The game, which celebrated Workforce/Family Day, saw the energy and intensity of the raucous crowd give the Triceratops an undeniable home-court advantage.

The Lakers came out with early momentum, jumping to a quick 5-0 lead and extending it to 10-2, but the Triceratops quickly settled in, launching an 18-2 run that had the crowd buzzing. Led by Devonte Greene, last week's conference Player of the Week, the Triceratops played a steady calm game that the Lakers could not handle. Greene posted a dominant line of 28 points and 11 rebounds, reinforcing his growing case for Conference Player of the Year honors. He was supported by an all-around team effort, with Chris Brownlee adding 19 points, Xavier Van contributing 13, Adisa Molton with 13, and Corey Wilson pitching in 10.

Defensively, the Triceratops showed no mercy, holding the Lakers to just 42% shooting and forcing 20 turnovers, which resulted in 17 points for the home team. Molton was key in handling the Lakers' full-court press, finishing with a team-leading five assists. Greene was also instrumental on the defensive end, taking three charges that not only ignited the crowd but also led to two Lakers fouling out, adding even more momentum to the Triceratops' impressive performance.

As the game reached its climax, the energy in the gym was electric, with the Warrensville High School band and the house DJ keeping the crowd engaged. Coach Aaron Nixon's squad showed their resilience, refusing to let up and finishing the sweep of their rivals in style. The Triceratops' continued dominance on both ends of the floor has made them a formidable force in the conference, and their sweep of the Lakers only reinforces their title aspirations.

Key Takeaways:

• The Triceratops' defense was suffocating, holding the Lakers' top scorer to just 12 points on 30% shooting before he fouled out.
• Molton continues to be an invaluable ball handler, expertly managing the Lakers' full-court press and ensuring offensive flow.

Key Stats:

• The Triceratops shot an efficient 52% from the field, maintaining offensive precision throughout the game.
• Greene's seven offensive rebounds and Van's seven defensive boards were crucial in securing second-chance opportunities.
• Wilson came up clutch again, knocking down a big corner shot from behind the goal that cooled off a late Lakers run, finishing with 10 points on 80% shooting.

Next Up: The Triceratops hit the road for two games in New York, beginning Saturday at 3:30 PM against Niagara Community College, followed by a 1:00 PM matchup on Sunday against the Erie Cats, as they look to avenge an early-season loss.