The East Mississippi Community College basketball teams swept NWCC Thursday night, with the women winning 71-62 and the men picking up a 68-62 victory.
On the women’s side, Ja’Mia Hollings contributed her eighth double-double of the year with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Maddie Riley also had a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. EMCC moved to 13-2 and 4-0 in division play.
Arecko Gibson led the men with 19 points, while Quamontae Monfort had his first career double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. EMCC moved to 11-4 overall and 4-0 in division play.
EMCC is back in action Thursday against Itawamba Community College at home.
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