Pioneers battle back but fall short

February 5, 2022

by CRC Athletics Staff

PARAGOULD, Ark. - After falling behind by 20 points early in the first half, the Crowley's Ridge College Pioneers battled back to trim the (RV) Florida College lead to only three at the half at 34-31. Florida College was able to hang on with free throws down the stretch and pull out the 79-68 conference win.

Marion McFadden made a 3-pointer with 12:10 to play in the game to tie the score at 46, but the Pioneers (3-19, 1-5 CAC) could never overcome the Falcons' (23-3, 8-0 CAC) lead.

B.J. Johnson executed a double-double in the afternoon for CRC with 14 points and 16 rebounds off the bench. Marion McFadden and JD Smith each added 14 points. Freshman Trent McGowen came off the bench with a career-high 13 points.

Sophomore Bo Roberson surpassed 1,000 career points in the afternoon. He finished the day with four points, 12 rebounds, and five assists for CRC.

Up Next

The Pioneers will travel to Lawrence, Kansas, to take on the Haskell (Kan.) Indian Nations University Fightin' Indians. The Pioneers' victory over HINU is the long league win for CRC. Tipoff from the Coffin Complex is set for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8.