Raptors Surge in Second Half to Defeat Garrett College, 67–57

Rockville, MD - Montgomery College improved to 7–2 overall and 3–0 in conference play with a strong second-half performance, defeating Garrett College 67–57 at the Rockville Campus. The Raptors overcame a sluggish second quarter and exploded for 26 points in the third period, turning a halftime deficit into a double-digit lead they would not relinquish.

Game Flow

1st Quarter — MC 18, Garrett 14
Montgomery opened with balanced scoring and solid defensive pressure. Despite Garrett's activity on the glass, MC closed the period with a four-point edge.

2nd Quarter — Garrett 17, MC 7
Garrett flipped the momentum, capitalizing on MC turnovers and cold shooting. The Raptors scored just seven points, falling behind 31–25 at the half.

3rd Quarter — MC 26, Garrett 16
The turning point of the game. The Raptors came out of the locker room energized, forcing misses and dominating the boards. Sharper ball movement and transition play allowed MC to reclaim the lead and take control entering the fourth.

4th Quarter — MC 16, Garrett 10
Montgomery closed out the game with disciplined half-court execution and efficient free-throw shooting, keeping Garrett at arm's length for the final double-digit win.

Montgomery College Standouts

Sanai Massenburg – 16 pts, 9 reb (25 min)
A game-changing performance off the bench. Massenburg provided immediate scoring and rebounding energy, hitting 5 of 8 from the field and a perfect 4 of 4 at the line.

Imani Dennis – 15 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast, 4 stl
Dennis was everywhere—efficient shooting (3-for-4 from deep), strong playmaking, and disruptive on defense.

Tiana Carey – 10 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast
A steady two-way engine, contributing across the board.

Londyn Miller – 9 pts, 10 reb, 3 ast
Controlled the glass and added important scoring inside.

Yaheera Williams – 11 reb
A dominant presence on the offensive boards, helping MC secure 20 offensive rebounds overall.

As a team, Montgomery outrebounded Garrett 49–34, a major factor in the comeback.

Final: Montgomery College 67, Garrett College 57

Montgomery's combination of depth, defensive pressure, and second-chance scoring propelled them to a key conference victory.