Second-Half Surge Powers ELAC to 98–83 Comeback Win Over El Camino
(generated via AI... mostly)
East Los Angeles College Men's Basketball flipped the script in a big way on Wednesday night, erupting for 59 second-half points to storm past El Camino, 98–83, in a statement home win.
A difficult opening half that saw the Warriors get off to a hot shooting start within and behind the arc... something that has become a recent trend with Huskies' opponents. El Camino at one point led 51-27 and would ultimately take a 54–39 lead into the half.
Thankfully, the Pack came out of the locker room with renewed energy on both ends of the floor. ELAC tightened its defense, attacked the paint, and steadily erased the deficit with a relentless second-half push.
The turning point came early in the second half as the Huskies began to get stops and convert at the free-throw line, where they went a decisive 25-for-31 on the night. ELAC outscored El Camino 59–29 after halftime, completely changing the flow of the game and taking control down the stretch.
The comeback was fueled by a balanced offensive effort and strong interior play. Sophomore G Landon Winston led ELAC with 18 points, while sophomore F Terrence Hampton added 16 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks to anchor the Huskies inside. Sophomore PG Jayden Barnes chipped in 14 points and five assists, repeatedly getting into the lane and keeping the offense moving.
Freshman wing Imani Herring got his first start since November 21. He delivered perhaps his best performance of the season, with a season-high 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting to go along with eight rebounds (also a season high). ELAC's bench provided a key spark during the second half turnaround: Freshman F Adrionne Marcus, who always seems to have good touch around the basket, scored eight of his 10 points in the latter frame, helping maintain momentum as the Huskies surged ahead.
Defensively, ELAC forced 13 turnovers in the second half and won the rebounding battle overall, 42-20 (26-6 advantage in the second half), limiting El Camino's second chances after the break. The Huskies' ability to control the glass and dictate tempo proved decisive as the lead swung firmly in their favor.