The Bryant and Stratton Bobcats played their three final games of 2024 and, in the process, matched their season-high win streak at three games with the victory over the Virginia Peninsula Gators. They then suffered an overtime loss to the Cape Fear Sea Devils and finished the year with a win against the Caldwell Cobras.
The Bobcats earned a solid 77-63 victory over the Gators with a strong second-half performance. The Bobcats led 40-29 at halftime and maintained control in the second half despite a late push from the Gators. Kahlil Oden led the way with 13 points, including two three-pointers, while Gamar Powers added a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Travis Hamilton contributed 12 points, and Kimoni Small chipped in 11 points. Despite struggling from beyond the arc (5-of-18), the Bobcats shot 42.3% from the field and 75% from the free-throw line. On the defensive end, the Bobcats stifled the Gator's offense, holding them to just 33.3% shooting from the field and 15.4% from three-point range, while outrebounding them 41-50.
Gamar Powers earned his 2nd double-double of the season.
In a thrilling back-and-forth battle, the Bobcats fell short in overtime, losing to the Sea Devils 83-88. The game was a true endurance test, with both teams trading leads throughout regulation. The Bobcats rallied from a narrow 33-34 halftime deficit, but the Sea Devils outlasted them in the extra period, outscoring the Bobcats 9-14. Kahlil Oden led the way for Bryant & Stratton with 19 points, hitting five three-pointers despite struggling with his shooting efficiency (7-of-24). Travis Hamilton added 15 points, while Kimoni Small contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds, and Gamar Powers scored 13 points and grabbed 9 boards.
Kimoni Small earned his 1st double-double of the season.
The Bobcats narrowly defeated the Cobras 77-76 in a thrilling matchup. The game featured a dramatic turnaround, as Bryant & Stratton overcame a 35-51 deficit at halftime to secure the victory. The Bobcats, after trailing by 16 points, managed to rally in the second half, outscoring Caldwell 41-26, including a strong finish to edge out the win in the final moments. Jalen Milt played a crucial role in the comeback, scoring 16 points off the bench, including 4 of 6 from three-point range. Kahlil Oden contributed 12 points, and Kimoni Small had 11 points and six rebounds, while Travis Hamilton also added 11 points and 11 rebounds. Johntez Raspberry chipped in with 10 points, and Gamar Powers rounded out the effort with eight points and five rebounds. Despite a tough first half, the Bobcats shot 44.8% from the field and 40.9% from three-point range, helping them mount a comeback.
Travis Hamilton earned his 1st double-double of the season.