WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — The Milwaukee Area Technical College men's basketball team continued to validate its preseason national ranking over the weekend, earning a pair of road victories at the Border Battle to extend its undefeated start to 4-0 on the season. The No. 5-ranked Stormers opened the event Saturday with a 108-93 win over Gogebic Community College before closing the weekend Sunday with an 89-68 come-from-behind victory over Anoka-Ramsey Community College.

"It was great to get a couple more wins over the weekend," Stormers head coach Randy Casey said. "We need to work at being more consistent and play a full forty-minute game."

No. 5 Stormers 110, Gogebic Community College 93

MATC seized control early, building a 20-10 lead before extending its advantage to 31-17. Gogebic battled back, however, trimming the deficit to single digits before the Stormers carried a 50-44 lead into halftime.

MATC responded after the break with 60 second-half points, gradually creating separation and pulling away for the 17-point victory.

The Stormers' dominance on the glass and ability to generate second-chance opportunities proved decisive. MATC outrebounded Gogebic 56-41, including a commanding 26-11 advantage on the offensive boards. Those extra possessions translated into a 29-4 edge in second-chance points.

MATC also connected on 15 3-pointers and dished out 25 assists, helping fuel its offensive production and preserve its unbeaten record.

Sophomore forward Turon Rivers led a balanced Stormers attack with 20 points and eight rebounds on 8-for-15 shooting from the field. Joshua Walters-Streit added 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting, including 5-for-6 from 3-point range, while contributing six rebounds and three assists.

Second-year point guard Julian Valentine also scored 18 points, knocking down three 3-pointers and handing out a team-high eight assists. Sophomore shooting guard Aidan Chapman added 12 points, highlighted by three triples, while Isaiah Woodland finished with 11 points, six rebounds and four assists. Sophomore Jason Lawani provided an efficient contribution with 11 points on 5-for-6 shooting, along with five assists and four boards.



No. 5 Stormers 89, Anoka-Ramsey Community College 68

The No. 5-ranked Stormers faced an unexpected challenge against unranked Anoka-Ramsey, trailing 41-38 at halftime after a sluggish opening 20 minutes. A stern message in the locker room sparked a response, as MATC returned to the floor with renewed urgency and execution.

The Stormers took control after the break, outplaying Anoka-Ramsey in the second half to turn a three-point deficit into a convincing 89-68 victory. MATC's response underscored its ability to regroup and overcome adversity while maintaining its perfect start to the season.

Alex Loomis led the Stormers with 20 points, going 9-for-10 from the free throw line. Woodland followed with 18 points, while Sterling Hoarde added 16 points on a team-best six made field goals. Lawani finished with 13 points, and Chapman contributed six points on two 3-pointers.

The weekend sweep extended MATC's undefeated start to 4-0 and provided another early-season test for a Stormers team looking to build on its preseason national ranking.



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No. 5 MATC (4-0) returns to the road Thursday for its first trip to Illinois this season, traveling to Elgin Community College for a 7 p.m. tipoff.