The Southern Maine Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams swept a doubleheader over NHTI in Concord, New Hampshire on Wednesday.
In the men’s game- Chance Mercier (Ellsworth) scored a game-high 26 points to give the Seawolves (1-2) their first win of the new season 71-43. Mercier hit 9-16 from the floor (2-5 three-pointers), and also added seven rebounds and two steals. It is also the first career victory for new head coach Ian Regan, who had served as an assistant the last two years. In the women’s game- The Seawolves built a 20 point halftime lead, and then held on for a 54-43 victory to improve to 2-1. Jade Trueman recorded a double double with 19 points and 21 rebounds in the win. Emily Clark (Marshwood) added 11 points, while Addie Fiandaca (Sanford) chipped in 10 points. Both SMCC teams will play host to Kennebec Valley Community College in their conference opener at the Hub in South Portland next Wednesday evening.
Photos of Chance Mercier and Jade Trueman from SMCC Athletics
