Raptors Fall in Region 20 Semifinals
The Montgomery College men's basketball team saw its postseason run come to an end in the Region 20 Division II Semifinals, falling to Prince George's Community College 91–88 in a tightly contested matchup. The Raptors battled throughout, matching Prince George's possession for possession and delivering one final push in the closing minutes, but the Owls held on late to advance.
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First Half: Montgomery stayed within striking distance in a back-and-forth opening half, trailing just 40–37 at the break after strong offensive execution and perimeter shooting.
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Second Half: Both teams matched each other point-for-point after halftime, each scoring 51, with the game remaining within one possession through the closing moments.
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Final: Montgomery had opportunities late, but Prince George's converted key possessions down the stretch to escape with the 91–88 win.
Standout Performers
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Ian Pascal — 25 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals; delivered another complete postseason performance while attacking efficiently.
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Christopher Levy — 22 points, 9 assists, 6 steals; controlled the offense and made big plays on both ends.
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Aimane Elbouazzaoui — 14 points on four made three-pointers, adding 5 rebounds.
The Raptors close coach Blackman's first season as head coach with another strong postseason run and a competitive showing against one of the region's top programs.