The University of Maine-Augusta men’s basketball team put six players in double figures on Wednesday night, led by 21 points from JT Pound (Freeport) to defeat Washington County Community College 104-91 at the Augusta Civic Center. It was the season opener for the Moose.
Pound shot 7-10 from the floor (4-5 three-pointers), while adding seven rebounds, two assists, and a steal in the UMA win. Ben Francis (Orono) contributed 18 points, four rebounds, and three steals off the bench. Donte Sharpe and Joshua Chiok contributed 12 points a piece, while brothers Aviyon Matthews and Aiyzon Matthews each put in 11. WCCC also put six players in double digits, as Alexei Piljevic led the way with 18 points for the Golden Eagles (3-4). The Moose will play their conference opener on the road against Great Bay Community College on Friday night, November 6th at 8 p.m.
Photos of JT Pound and Ben Francis are from UMA Athletics
