Men's Basketball

Games of the Year: Daley Stuns First Place Panthers

Throughout the summer, we will recap the top on field and on court moments with the CCC Games of the Year.

From Athletic Director Rob Blissitt, "In a down to the wire thriller, Daley was able to pull off a victory against the very strong Olive-Harvey club. Zac’cai Armstrong who was instrumental all game with his presence around the rim, tipped in a missed attempt by Octavius Parker with 5.4 seconds to go. Justin Jones was able to get up a quality shot at the buzzer, but to no avail and the Bulldogs were able to upset the Panthers at the Dog Pound. Game was a classic rough and tough Chicago basketball game… Another very exciting CCC duel during a crazy season!

CHICAGO — Richard J. Daley College erased a halftime deficit and edged Olive-Harvey 68–67 on Jan. 22, 2026 rallying behind a strong second-half surge to claim a Region IV matchup at home.

Antwon Agee led the Bulldogs with 17 points on 8-of-12 shooting, helping spark a 38-point second half that overturned a four-point halftime deficit. Zaccai Armstrong delivered a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, while Isaiah Brown added 10 points and eight boards.

Octavius Parker II finished with 12 points and six rebounds, including a crucial 10-for-12 at the free-throw line to keep Daley in front in the closing minutes. Mathis Coly contributed five points and five made free throws.

Daley struggled from three-point range, hitting just 1 of 15 attempts, but compensated by going 19-for-25 at the free-throw line and winning the turnover battle 12–0.

Olive-Harvey was led by Jayden Ford’s dominant 12-point, 15-rebound performance, while Marcus Browder added 14 points.

Daley’s second-half push proved decisive, outscoring the Panthers 38–33 to secure the one-point victory.