Itawamba 62, at Shelton State 80

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Interstat) — The Shelton State Buccaneers opened their season with a decisive 80-62 victory over the Itawamba Indians in a men’s junior college basketball game on Thursday night, overcoming a slow start with a dominant first-half offensive display. Playing at home, the Buccaneers seized control of the game with a 42-point first quarter, establishing a lead they would not relinquish. The Indians kept pace early but were ultimately overwhelmed by Shelton State’s efficiency and defensive pressure. The Buccaneers’ offense operated with precision, scoring 80 points on 76 possessions for an offensive rating of 105.7. They shot 44 percent… Read more...