Cougars Edge Mercer County in First Road Win
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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42 | 29 | 71 |
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33 | 33 | 66 |
Frederick Community College
Mercer County Community College
| Game Statistics | Frederick Community College | Mercer County Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (26-42) | (19-58) |
| Field Goal % | 61.9% | 32.8% |
| Rebounds | 34 | 35 |
| Assists | 15 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 21 |
Frederick Community College men's basketball earned a gritty 71-66 road victory over Mercer County Community College on November 15, improving their season record to 2-2. The Cougars came out strong, building a 42-33 lead by halftime behind an efficient offensive performance. Thierry Patchou dominated the paint, posting a double-double with 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting and pulling down 11 rebounds. Kylan Johnson added 18 points and a team-high nine assists, orchestrating the offense with poise. Gabriel Jones provided a spark off the bench with 11 points and six rebounds, while Brayan Nganpe and Dayvon Dorsey chipped in key three-pointers to keep Mercer at bay.
Despite Frederick's hot start, Mercer battled back in the second half, but the Cougars' composure down the stretch and 61.9% shooting from the field proved decisive. Frederick also controlled the boards, outrebounding Mercer 34-35 and limiting second-chance opportunities. With the win, FCC heads into its next challenge on the road against Chesapeake College on November 19 at 7 PM, looking to build momentum and push above .500.