UPDATE: The South Georgia Technical College Jets suffered a tough loss against the fifth-ranked Northwest Florida State College Raiders, falling 93-78 in a game that highlighted their season struggles. The match took place in Niceville, FL, over the weekend, marking a significant setback for the Jets, who now stand at 4-10 for the season.
Officials report that the game was competitive, with the Jets only trailing 42-35 at halftime. However, the Raiders surged in the second half, outscoring South Georgia Tech 51-43 to secure the victory. Northwest Florida State College is enjoying a remarkable season, boasting a record of 17-1.
On a positive note for the Jets, five players scored in double digits. Leading the charge was sophomore guard Clark Mastin from Conyers, Georgia, who netted 17 points. Freshman wing Reggie Cleveland from Fort Lauderdale, FL, contributed significantly off the bench with 15 points, along with six rebounds and five assists.
Sophomore center Matt Mbole, hailing from Younde, Cameroon, added 13 points, four rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. Additionally, the Jets saw contributions from sophomore forward Marc Ferdy from Brazzaville, Congo, and freshman wing Guillaume Schoentgen from Laaber, Germany, both scoring 11 points each.
As the Jets look to regroup, they will kick off their Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) schedule on January 7, 2025, with a double-header against Central Georgia Technical College. The games will take place at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM in the Hangar. Both teams aim to turn their fortunes around as they face a challenging second half of the season.
Fans and supporters are urged to attend the upcoming games to rally behind the Jets and the Lady Jets as they strive for redemption and improvement in the conference standings.