November 1, 2007

ICC Sports Information

for immediate release

Pirates Start Season in Fine Fashion

The Independence Community College men’s basketball team opened up the season in fine form with a 107-33 victory over the Ottawa University Junior Varsity. 

Daniel Rowe started things off with a dunk to set the tone for the Pirates and they never looked back.  Independence took a commanding 46-11 lead into half-time and held the Braves to only 2/30 shooting in the initial half.

"I'm not a big fan of playing J.V. teams, but for this year and with everyone being new to each other, it was a good game to get our feet wet," said head ICC men's basketball coach Tommy DeSalme.  "I thought we played with a great deal of energy and effort."

Three players scored in double figures with Antonio Hanson leading the way with 28 points.  Hanson also connected on 6/11 three point shots.  Sophomores TJ Stukes and Chris Tyler both added 12 points, respectively.  Freshman Daniel Rowe from Kansas City, KS led the team with 7 assists and 4 steals.  Sophomore Chris Heard led the Pirates with 8 rebounds.