The USC Sallkehatchie men's basketball team coming off a season opening victory against Orangeburg Calhoun Prep, faced Rockingham CC tonight in Aiken, SC.
The Indians came out for the second straight contest early, falling behind to Rockingham. The Indians trailed 47-4o with under two minutes left in the half but fought back to within two at the half, 47-45.
"We struggled early on trying to find our grove, we just weren't doing things we worked on. We have to learn to put a body on people under the boards. We have to learn to box out and get better on defense," said USC Salkehatchie head coach Travis Garrett.
In the second half, the Indians came out and played solid defense and worked hard on offense, regaining the lead at the start of the half.
The Indians went on to earn their second victory of the season and remain undefeated by a final of 98-85.
Coach Garrett said, "We came out in the second half with a renewed fire and sense of determination. We started making shots and when we put pressure on them, the game changed. I will take it, it's a win but I am never satisfied we have to get better in every outting."
Leading the Indians~
Montel Baynes- 20 points 9 rebounds
Randal Black- 20
Mark Cooper- 9
