Feb. 16, 2023, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Brockton Kohler recorded a season-high 29 points to lead the Grand Rapids Community College men's basketball team to its second win in as many nights with a 105-80 over Aquinas College’s junior varsity team.
"It was good to see the team respond with a dominant second half after struggling against AQ's hot shooting in the first half," head coach Joe Fox said. "Kohler had a great night on both ends, leading the team in scoring and steals. It's great to see a sophomore playing great down the stretch. I was also happy to see every player score, and record an assist for the first time this season."
GRCC jumped out to a 12-3 lead, but Aquinas fought back to take a 45-39 lead at the half.
The Saints lead increased to 13 just a minute and 26 seconds into the second half, but Jordan Houser gave GRCC the lead back with 11:13 on the clock. GRCC did not trail for the remainder of the game, nearly scoring on every possession to cruise for the 25-point victory.
GRCC shot a stellar 65 percent in the second half, and finished 51 percent overall, including 41 percent from behind the arc. Kohler played a huge role in the efficient shooting by going 11-for-17 overall and 6-of-10 from three-point range.
All 12 players scored at least two points and had at least one assist.
Rico Wade, Danyel Bibbs, Chris Coleman and Bashir Neely all scored 10 points. Isaac Warning added eight points and a career-high five assists.
GRCC, now 17-7 overall, returns to conference play on Feb. 18 when the team travels to Alpena Community College.
This story was reported by Ben Brown.