Men's Basketball

MBB: Panthers Ground Blackhawks

Chicago, IL - The Olive-Harvey College Panthers held on for a thrilling 79-77 victory over the Southeastern Community College Blackhawks on November 14, 2025, in men's basketball action at Olive-Harvey College Gymnasium. Tied 36-36 at halftime, Olive-Harvey outscored their opponents 43-41 in the second half, relying on clutch free-throw shooting and strong rebounding to secure the win.

Guard Marcus Browder, guard Terrence Shannon, and forward Kingston Caldwell each scored 16 points to lead the Panthers. Marcus went 7-of-14 from the field, adding seven rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Shannon was efficient at 3-of-6 overall (1-of-2 from three) and 9-of-12 from the line, with six rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Caldwell contributed 3-of-5 field goals (1-of-1 from beyond the arc) and 9-of-11 free throws, grabbing six rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

Guard Lawrence Etling Jr. added 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting, six rebounds, and one assist. Forward Jedidiah Adesoji Johnson also scored 12 points on 2-of-4 field goals (2-of-3 from three) and 6-of-7 free throws, leading the team with eight rebounds, two assists, and three blocks.

As a team, the Panthers shot 57.5% from the field (23-of-40), 46.2% from three (6-of-13), and 75.0% from the line (27-of-36), dominating the glass with 40 rebounds while recording 15 assists, six blocks, 10 steals, and just seven turnovers.