MACC GREYHOUNDS START SEASON 2-0 IN ORSCHELN’S CLASSIC

#22 ranked Hounds defeat Southeast CC and Wabash Valley

The Moberly Area Community College Men's Basketball Team opened their 2025-26 season with two victories in the Orscheln Properties Classic this past weekend.  On Friday, Moberly jumped out to a 35-23 lead at the half over Southeast CC (Nebraska) and coasted to a 75-58 victory in their opening game.  Freshman Guard Caleb Estes(6'3", Kansas City, MO.) scored  29 points in his first college game(7 made  three pointers) while 6'8" sophomore post Josh Lowe scored 11 points along with 12 rebounds and 7 blocked shots along with 6'6" frosh. forward Julien Doyle scoring 10 points along with 11 deflections. Sophomore PG Jayden Banks added 11 assists with zero turnovers.

In the Saturday finale of the Classic,  Moberly played long time foe Wabash Valley College(IL).   MACC trailed early but came back to lead 35-26 at the half on the way to a 71-58 victory over Wabash Valley.  Sophomore guard Lavonta Ivery lead the Greyhounds in scoring with 24 points(11-15 from the free throw line) with Estes contributing 19 points while Lowe added 11 points.

"Tremendous opening to our season with two wins over high quality opponents," said Coach Patrick Smith, "I thought we guarded really well for November and at times played well offensively.  There is still a lack of consistency in all areas we must address and keep progressing to  eliminate our bad runs during games to find the next level.  However, that's what early season games are for along with practices but very pleased for our player's efforts in the two wins".

Moberly Area CC will return to action this weekend in the Midwest Jr. College Classic on November 7-8 with the event being held in West Burlington, Iowa at Southeastern CC.  The Greyhounds will play Highland CC(IL)  on Friday at 5 pm in the 10 team event and return to the court on Saturday at 4 pm against Sauk Valley(IL).

Photos courtesy Sue Halliburton