In a thrilling men's basketball matchup, the Olive-Harvey Panthers came from behind to defeat the Daley Bulldogs 78-71. The Panthers, now 6-15 on the season, used a strong second half to overcome a 38-35 halftime deficit, outscoring Daley 43-33 in the final period to secure the victory.

Christopher Hammond Jr. led Olive-Harvey with a standout performance, scoring 20 points on an efficient 6-10 shooting from beyond the arc. Reggie Rice provided a big lift off the bench, pouring in 18 points, including five three-pointers. Derrick Hicks contributed 7 points, including a solid 7-10 from the free-throw line, while also dishing out 2 assists and recording 2 steals.

The Panthers shot an impressive 51.1% from the field, including 50% from three-point range, and capitalized at the free-throw line, converting 70.4% of their attempts. Olive-Harvey also crashed the boards, pulling down 30 rebounds, with Jediah Johnson leading the way with 6 rebounds, along with 2 blocks to anchor the defense.

Daley College was led by Lavell Nash, who scored a game-high 18 points on 9-14 shooting. Francios-Dony Baba added 11 points, going 5-6 from the free-throw line, while Tyron Jackson chipped in 14 points, including a perfect 1-1 from beyond the arc. Despite their strong offensive performance, shooting 48.3% from the field, the Bulldogs struggled in the second half, allowing Olive-Harvey to take control.

The game remained close throughout, with both teams trading baskets and momentum. Olive-Harvey's defense tightened in the closing minutes, forcing crucial turnovers and converting at the free-throw line to seal the victory.