BALTIMORE, Md. – The Baltimore City Community College men's basketball program is coming agonizingly close to picking up its first conference win of the season, but unlucky bounces have prevented it from occurring so far as another close call goes the other way as the Lakers edge past the Panthers, 79-75.
 
The Basics: 
 

• Score
  • Garrett – 79
  • Baltimore City – 75

 

• Records
  • Baltimore City (3-19, 0-14 MD JUCO)
  • Garrett (12-9, 4-5 MD JUCO)

 

• Location
  • Baltimore, Maryland – Physical Education Center

 

• Series History (Since 2009-10)
  • Panthers Lead 10-5 (66.7%)

 

• Winning Streak (Since 2009-10)
  • Lakers (W1) | Panthers' Last Win: January 25, 2025 (81-70)

 
Panthers' Top Performers: 
 

• Lebarron Gordon came in scorching hot as a reserve, scoring a tied for contest-high 15 points in just under 15 minutes of game time, making each of his five attempts from beyond the arch and 5-for-9 (55.6%) in total while adding three boards, a pair of steals, and an assist.

 

• Jamar Payen was the other Red and Black clad student-athlete in double-digits, posting 12 points and five rebounds.

 

• Anthony Baker was the top defender (4 steals) and blocker (2) on the floor while tying Payen for the team's boards crown (5), collecting six points as well.

 
Next:

• The Super Bowl will not be the only event for fans in Charm City to watch on Sunday as BCCC welcomes Bryant & Stratton (Virginia) to campus at 2:30 p.m. with enough time left over to still make the party / opening kickoff on-time.