Kirtland Community College

Sports News Release

10775 N. St. Helen Road, Roscommon, MI 48653 (989) 275-5000     kirtland.edu
Subject: Kirtland’s men’s team loses to Oakland
For Release: Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005		 Office: Public Relations 
Contact: Irene Borak, (989) 275-5000 Ext. 242

Kirtland’s men’s team loses to Oakland
ROSCOMMON – It was Kirtland’s second heartbreaking loss in five days, despite the efforts of Firebirds DeMarvelous Carter and Frank Washington. Carter sank 26 points against Oakland Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 2, and Washington added 23, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap in the 93-89 road loss.

Bernard Daniels was also in double digits for the Firebirds with 11 points, as was David Allison with 10. Washington and Daniels led in assists, with 8 and 7, respectively, while Craig Ash pulled down a daunting 16 rebounds.

“We struggled with this game, though,” said disappointed Firebirds’ coach Glen Donahue. “We have to come back and play well for the rest of the season.”

Kirtland’s 5-4 MCCAA Eastern Conference record (15-8 overall) keeps the Firebirds in third place in the conference, behind Mott CC (9-0) and Henry Ford CC (6-2). With only six games remaining in the regular season, however, Kirtland’s chances to make a bid for second place continue to narrow.

The Firebirds face second-place Henry Ford CC on Saturday, Feb. 5, at 3 p.m. at the CRAF Center in Roscommon. They also play at home Wednesday, Feb. 9, against Delta College and Saturday, Feb. 12, against St. Clair CCC – their last two home games of the season. Admission is free.