JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A strong second-half performance helped Joliet Junior College pull away from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College for an 88-67 victory in the Mid-Atlantic District Tournament semifinals Friday night inside the Pitt-Johnstown Sports Center.
The Wolves held a 31-26 lead at the break before outscoring the Black Bears 57-41 in the second frame. Joliet shot over 43% from the floor (33-for-76) and yanked down 55 rebounds, 19 being offensive.
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