Raptors Win Thriller in OT, Advance to Region 20 Semifinals

Columbia, MD - The Montgomery College men's basketball team delivered a clutch postseason performance, defeating Howard Community College 95–93 in overtime in the Region 20 Division II Quarterfinals. In a tightly contested matchup played at Howard Community College, the Raptors battled through momentum swings and forced overtime before making key plays late to secure the dramatic victory.

• First Half: Montgomery and Howard traded runs throughout the opening period, with the Raptors taking a narrow 42–39 lead into halftime behind balanced scoring and strong interior play.

• Second Half: Howard responded after the break, edging the Raptors 43–40 in the half to send the game into overtime tied at 82–82.

• Overtime: Montgomery stayed composed in the extra period, outscoring Howard 13–11 and making critical free throws down the stretch to seal the 95–93 postseason win.

Standout Performers

• Ian Pascal — 30 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists; led the offense and delivered key baskets in overtime.

• Jordan Emecheta — 21 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks; dominated the paint with a double-double performance.

• Isaiah Renaud — 17 points, 11 rebounds; provided a major spark off the bench with another double-double.

Montgomery's balanced attack and resilience in overtime powered the Raptors to the quarterfinal victory and continued their postseason run.

Up Next
The Raptors advance to the Region 20 Division II Semifinals. The game will be played on Friday, March 6th (opponent TBA) and will be hosted at Chesapeake College.