Eagles double up Garrett in Holiday Classic

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (December 31, 2014) – In its final tune-up before Saturday's Panhandle Conference opener, NJCAA No. 14/FCSAA No. 4 Tallahassee Community College defeated Garrett (Md.) College, 90-45, on Wednesday evening at the Tallahassee Democrat Holiday Classic. 

Tallahassee finishes its non-conference schedule with a 15-3 record. 

Wednesday's game was never in doubt. 

Behind the strength of 52.5 percent (21-of-40) shooting from the floor, the Eagles ran out to a comfortable 52-18 lead at the half then cruised home over the final 20 minutes. 

Four players scored in double-figures for Tallahassee, led by Cat Wells, who came off the bench to score 14. Jeremica Edwards added 12, also in a reserve role. Eboni Watts scored 11 and Aryn Tarver, 10. 

The Eagles also dominated on the glass, outrebounding the Lakers, 50-29. Karley Barnes and D'Arcy Draper pulled down eight rebounds each, to claim team-high honors. 

Further aiding Tallahassee's cause was 40 Garrett turnovers, which it converted into 41 points. 

Saturday's game with Northwest Florida State tips at 5:30 p.m. at the Bill Hebrock Eagledome and can be seen online, courtesy of Panhandle Sports Broadcasting, at www.PSBlive.com. 

Tallahassee Community College would like to thank the Leon County Tourist Development Council, the Tallahassee Democrat and Wendy's at Appleyard and Pensacola for their support of theTallahassee Democrat Holiday Classic.