Rockville, MD - Montgomery College remained unbeaten in conference play, moving to 6–2 overall and 3–0 MD JUCO, after a high-scoring 98–89 win over Garrett College at the Rockville Campus.

The Raptors used a massive 56-point second half to flip a halftime deficit and secure their third straight victory.

Game Flow

1st Half — Garrett 47, MC 42

Both teams came out firing, combining for nearly 90 first-half points. Garrett's efficiency (50% from the field) and second-chance scoring helped the Lakers build a narrow five-point lead. Despite the deficit, MC kept pace behind hot shooting from its starting backcourt.

2nd Half — MC 56, Garrett 42

Montgomery took control after the break, pushing the pace and attacking both inside and out. The Raptors' defense tightened, creating transition opportunities and forcing Garrett into 29 turnovers for the game.

MC's depth and ball movement took over late, with multiple players contributing in scoring runs that ultimately sealed the 98–89 win.

Montgomery College Standouts

Ian Pascal – 31 pts, 4 ast, 3 stl

A dominant scoring night for Pascal, who shot 13-for-23 and relentlessly pressured Garrett's defense. His ability to finish through contact and hit timely buckets fueled MC's second-half surge.

Christopher Levy – 26 pts, 5 threes

Levy was lethal from beyond the arc, going 5-of-9 and providing the spacing MC needed to open the floor. He added two assists and two steals in a high-impact performance.

Jordan Emecheta – 6 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast

Strong on the glass and steady as a facilitator, Emecheta helped MC win key possession battles.

Team Notes

• Raptors shot 53% from the field and 83% from the free-throw line.

• MC forced 29 Garrett turnovers, converting them into crucial points in transition.

• Bench production (25 points) played a significant role in the comeback.

Final: Montgomery College 98, Garrett College 89

Montgomery's high-powered second half and standout guard play carried the Raptors to an important early-season conference win.