ACC’s men’s basketball team split a pair of games over the weekend at the Allen Classic. On Friday, the Red Devils lost 62-57 to Cowley County Community College.
Saturday, the Red Devils got back in the win column, beating Ottawa University’s junior varsity team 102-45.
In the first game, the Red Devils started hot, leading 8-7 at one point early in the game. The Red Devils then went cold in the middle portion of the first half, scoring only two points over nine minutes. Allen trailed 37-26 at halftime.
The Red Devils surged back multiple times in the second half, only to be doomed by turnovers and efficient shooting by Cowley.
Allen shot just under 77% from the free-throw line, making 10 of 13 attempts. Ahmed Mahgoub led the Red Devils with 13 points. Zabriel Boozer had nine points and five rebounds. Ed Wright had eight points. Cedric Rollerson and Tyren Shelly both had Tyren Shelley had six points
Cowley has five NCAA Division I transfers this season, making them a formidable foe and the first tough test of the season for Allen.
“It’s a team loss,” Boozer said. “We just need to get back on track.”
Allen get back on track Saturday with another 100-point game, matching the 102-point total from Tuesday’s win over Bethany College’s junior varsity. Allen raced out to an 18-8 lead early in the second half and never looked back. Allen led 50-24 after the first half.
Allen dominated Ottawa despite not having an overwhelming size advantage. The Red Devils did a good job limiting turnovers and taking advantage of an Ottawa team that shot 31.4% from the field.
With time winding down, the Red Devil faithful began counting down to the 100-point mark, erupting when the Red Devils accomplished the feat.
