Delta College Basketball Beats North Central Michigan College 115-75
University Center, MI -
The Delta College Pioneers delivered an impressive offensive showing, scoring 115 points in a convincing victory built on efficient shooting and unselfish play. From the opening tip, Delta controlled the pace and consistently found quality looks, finishing the game shooting 52.7 percent from the field and knocking down 17 three-pointers.
The Pioneers were led by Sir Real Smith, who had a standout performance, pouring in 46 points on 19-of-27 shooting, including eight makes from beyond the arc. Deontrey Gary provided strong support, finishing with 27 points while connecting on four three-pointers and adding five rebounds and three assists.
Delta also benefited from solid contributions throughout the lineup. Justin Watson chipped in 11 points off the bench, while Jaylen Carthan played a key role in running the offense, recording a team-high 10 assists along with four steals. The Pioneers were active on both ends of the floor, winning the battle on the boards with 48 rebounds and creating extra opportunities by forcing 13 steals.
With balanced scoring and steady execution, Delta maintained control throughout the game and closed it out with confidence.
Up Next: The Pioneers improve to 4–10 overall and 1–2 in conference play. Delta will aim to carry this momentum into their matchup against Mid Michigan College on Wednesday, January 21, hoping to build consistency as the season progresses.
