PCC Scores 70 First-Half Points in Big Win over Johnston C.C.

WINTERVILLE�Just four days after having to battle back from an 18-point deficit to top Lenoir, Pitt Community College jumped out to a fast start Sunday against Johnston Community College and quickly removed any doubt about the game�s final outcome.

The Bulldogs connected on a barrage of 3-pointers early and used full court pressure to create turnovers that led to easy scoring opportunities en route to a 70-47 halftime lead that resulted in a 126-92 victory.

PCC Coach Chad Reynolds utilized his entire bench against the Jaguars (0-15) with nine of those players scoring in double figures. Freshman forward David Pittman led the Pitt offensive attack with 21 points to go along with seven rebounds.

�David Pittman did a lot of really nice things for this team tonight,� Reynolds said. �He has the ability to be a great player.�

As he has done all season, freshman Johnny Godette handled the inside duties for PCC, finishing with 15 points and eight boards. Stephen Gomola came off the bench to tally a double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds, and Purnell Vick also provided a boost off the bench with 12 points and eight boards.

Now 7-1 overall, 3-1 in the Region X Conference, the Bulldogs hit the road for their next four games, starting Sunday at Patrick Henry Community College. The Patriots are 11-5 this season and in the midst of a stretch of four games in eight days.

�We now have to really concentrate,� Reynolds said. �� It is never easy to play on the road in conference play.�

Pitt�s next home game will come Jan. 30 against Surry Community College.

01/13/2009