ALFRED - Poor shooting was the main reason that the Jamestown Community College's men basketball team ended the regular-season at 13-16 on Saturday.
The Jayhawks shot just 18-of-59 from the field for 31 percent and fell to 4-10 in Region 3, Division II after dropping a 75-59 NJCAA decision to Alfred State.
JCC had a tremendous advantage at the foul line as it made 19-of-29 for 66 percent. In comparison, the hosts were only 3-of-5 for 60 percent.
Tyreek Jewell was a standout for JCC with 26 points and 13 rebounds, including 10 off the defensive boards, where Alfred ruled, 51-38.
Three players for Alfred combined for 64 points with Marquis Chatman hitting 25 points with seven 3-pointers. Jamar White connected for 22 points and Tommy Hutson 17 points, nine rebounds and 12 assists.
Michael Forrest chipped in with 13 points and Calvin Sterling 12 points with 7-of-10 from the foul line for JCC.
The first half showed Alfred holding a 33-27 advantage and in the second half it was the hosts having a 42-32 advantage.
JCC will now play in the Region 3 Tournament later this week.
JCC (59)
Walker 1 0-0 2, Newell 2 0-0 4, Jewell 9 6-11 26, Forrest 4 4-4 13, Sterling 2 7-10 12, Reyes 0 0-0 0, Williams 0 2-4 2. Totals 18 19-29 59.
ALFRED STATE (75)
Chatman 9 0-0 20, Hutson 8 1-1 17, White 10 2-4 22, Santana 0 0-0 0, Fezza 0 0-0 0, Y. Koyama 0 0-0 0, S. Koyama 0 0-0 0, Nolan 1 0-0 2, Terry 1 1-1 3, Vutz 1 0-0 2, Franklin 2 0-0 4. Totals 32 3-5 75.
Halftime: Alfred State 33, JCC 27. 3-Point Goals: Jewell 2, Forrest, Sterling, Chatman 7, Terry. Total Fouls: Alfred State 18, JCC 11.