SENATOBIA, Miss. (Interstat) — Chancellor Terry scored 24 points to lead Northwest Mississippi to a 98-97 men’s junior college basketball victory over Hinds on Thursday night.

The Tigers held off a late rally after leading 55-49 at halftime. Terrance Clark led all scorers with 25 points for Hinds. The Eagles had a chance to win but missed a final shot.

Northwest Mississippi improved to 11-9. Hinds fell to 8-12 despite a 42-30 rebounding advantage, including 16 offensive boards. The Tigers’ efficiency from the floor, shooting 55.7 percent and making 10 3-pointers, proved decisive in the narrow win.