Marion, AL. – The MMI men's basketball team closed out their home schedule last night with a win against the Pirates of Chattahoochee Valley CC 71-57. 

CVCC took an early lead to start the game and was able extend it to double digits, 27-38,  with a three-pointer right before halftime.  The second half saw the Tigers claw their way back in the game and a layup by freshman Isaiah Green at the 8:41 mark tied the game at 51 points apiece.  A Myles McClain steal and layup gave MMI their first lead since early in the first half.

Marion's lead extended to double digits, 61-51, by a Green offensive tip-in with under four and a half minutes to play in regulation.  Anthony Bryant scored on a drive to the basket and after the Pirates connected on a three-pointer called a timeout.    The Tigers were able to manage the clock to their advantage and close out the victory.

Isaiah Green led Marion with 20 points and eight rebounds.  Quandre Burroughs scored 16 and Myles McClain added 14 points, six points, six assists, and five steals from the point guard position.  Anthony Bryant grabbed seven rebounds while dishing out four assists and scoring 12 points.  Also scoring for MMI was Aidan Driggers (2) and Marselis Jones (2).

Marion will travel to Selma, Alabama this Sunday, February 26, for a make-up game at Wallace CC.  Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.