Men's Basketball Closes Regular Season with Gritty Road Win at Southwest Virginia

The Cleveland Community College men's basketball team finished the regular season on a high note Wednesday night, grinding out a 79-74 road victory over Southwest Virginia at the Charles R. King Community Center.

In a matchup that featured sharp perimeter shooting from the home team, the Yetis relied on balanced scoring, dominance on the glass, and clutch free-throw shooting to secure the five-point win.

Cleveland jumped out to a 36-29 halftime advantage behind efficient offensive execution and strong work inside. The Yetis shot 45.2% from the field on the night and consistently attacked the paint, while limiting second-chance opportunities on the defensive end.

Kelan Flowers delivered a standout performance to lead the Yetis, pouring in 28 points on 10-of-17 shooting, including four three-pointers. He also added six rebounds and five assists, controlling the tempo and providing a steady offensive spark throughout both halves.

Cairo Morales was a force in the paint, recording a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Morales was especially effective at the free-throw line, knocking down 8-of-10 attempts, helping Cleveland convert 16-of-18 free throws as a team (88.9%). His presence on the boards helped the Yetis win the rebounding battle decisively, 38-24.

Jamari Smith contributed 11 points and five rebounds, while Jacob Adair added 10 points and four assists, including a pair of three-pointers. Tamareion Roundtree provided an efficient 10 points off 4-of-6 shooting, giving Cleveland another reliable scoring option in the frontcourt.

Off the bench, Miles Beard pulled down four rebounds and dished out three assists, and Cameron McDowell added four assists and a pair of steals to help stabilize the second unit.

Southwest Virginia kept the pressure on in the second half, connecting on 16 three-pointers at a 41% clip, led by Deonta Mozell's 27-point outing. But the Yetis' defensive rebounding and disciplined offensive approach proved to be the difference. Cleveland committed just nine turnovers and finished with 20 assists, showcasing strong ball movement in the regular-season finale.

With the win, the Yetis close out regular-season play carrying momentum into postseason competition, demonstrating resilience and execution when it mattered most.