Wallace State Dominates Motlow State in Home Victory
Wallace State Community College’s men’s basketball team continued their stellar season
with a commanding 84-54 win over Motlow State Community College at the Traditions
Bank Arena in the Tom Drake Coliseum. The Lions showcased balanced scoring and relentless
defense to improve their record to 13-2.
Sophomore guard Kendarius Anderson led Wallace State with 16 points, shooting an efficient
6-for-10 from the field and a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line. Antonio Cochran
contributed 14 points and seven rebounds, while Christian Thompson recorded a double-double
with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Wallace State’s bench made a significant impact, highlighted by Josh Paige, who tallied
10 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. The Lions out-rebounded Motlow State
44-20 and shot an impressive 51.6 percent from the field while holding their opponents
to 32.8 percent.
The Lions pulled ahead early, leading 42-34 at halftime, and maintained their momentum
in the second half with a 42-20 scoring run. With a strong defensive performance and
contributions from every position, Wallace State solidified their dominance.
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