By Amanda Crane, Bossier Parish Community College Digital Communications Coordinator; featured photo by Amanda Crane
Bossier Parish Community College’s men’s basketball team has set an early pace with three straight victories, pairing a dominant season opener with two road wins to take a 3-0 record into Friday’s homecoming matchup against Southern Arkansas University Tech. Tipoff is set for 7pm in Coach Billy Montgomery Gymnasium on BPCC’s Bossier Campus, 6220 E. Texas St. in Bossier City, with recognition of the homecoming court at halftime.
The Cavaliers opened the season with a 120-56 victory over NWLA-Barksdale on Military Appreciation Night before earning two road wins, defeating the University of Arkansas Cossatot 93-79 and Southwest Mississippi Community College 92-72. Head Coach Jeff Moore said the Cavaliers have established a strong foundation through balanced contributions and a competitive approach.
“Our guys have come out ready to compete, and I like what I’m seeing from this group,” Moore said. “We’ve had players step up, and going on the road to earn two wins is a strong start. Now we have to build on it.”
Tony Montgomery (PG; Lafayette) has set the pace offensively, scoring 92 points through three games for an average of 30.7 points per game. He opened with 31 points, nine 3-pointers and six steals against NWLA-Barksdale as BPCC knocked down 19 3-pointers. Montgomery followed with 34 points, seven rebounds and five assists at Arkansas Cossatot. At Southwest Mississippi, he delivered 20 of his 27 points in the second half and added three steals.
Javon Barbee (G; Tacoma, Wash.) has provided steady production, reaching double figures in all three wins. He scored 14 points in the opener, 13 at Arkansas Cossatot and 14 at Southwest Mississippi, averaging 13.7 points per game.
Jakobe Shepeard (G; New Orleans) has contributed on both ends of the floor, totaling 39 points and 23 rebounds. He recorded 16 points, six rebounds and five steals against NWLA-Barksdale, then collected 11 rebounds and blocked four shots at Arkansas Cossatot. He finished with 17 points and six rebounds at Southwest Mississippi.
Joab Trosclair (F/C; New Iberia) delivered a double-double at Arkansas Cossatot with 18 points and 10 rebounds, adding two blocks. He followed with seven points and three blocks at Southwest Mississippi.
Kristofer Jackson (F; Arcadia) scored nine points in each of the first two games, pulling down 11 rebounds in the opener and nine at Arkansas Cossatot.
Yoav Botzer (G; Netaim, Israel) added 10 points, seven assists and two steals in the win at Southwest Mississippi.
The Cavaliers are looking to push their record to 4-0 in front of a home crowd Friday night. General admission is $10. BPCC students, faculty and staff receive free admission to all home games with a BPCC ID.
Visit www.bpcc.edu/athletics for game schedules, tickets, and updates all season long.