Kirtland Community College

Sports News Release

10775 N. St. Helen Road, Roscommon, MI 48653 (989) 275-5000     kirtland.edu
Subject: Kirtland men’s basketball team wins conference opener
For Release: Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005 		Office: Public Relations 
Contact: Irene Borak, (989) 275-5000 Ext. 242

Kirtland men’s basketball team wins conference opener
 ROSCOMMON – The Kirtland men’s basketball team has been on a roll, winning their last eight games, and they’re continuing to roll with their first Eastern Conference win of the year, defeating Wayne County Community College 88-85 in overtime Wednesday, Jan. 5, in Detroit.

Victor Hamilton and Frank Washington led the Firebirds in scoring with 17 apiece against Wayne, followed closely by Antonio Berry with 16, Craig Ash with 14 and Bernard Daniels with 13.

Leading in rebounds were Washington and Ash with nine apiece. Berry had six assists and David Allison led in steals with four.

The Firebirds are now 1-0 in conference play, and 11-3 overall. The conference schedule continues with the Firebirds playing on their home court at the CRAF Center in Roscommon Saturday, Jan. 8, when they host Oakland Community College. Game time at the CRAF Center is 1 p.m. for the Firebirds women’s team and 3 p.m. for the men’s.