Bossier City, La. — In a nail-biting showdown, Bossier Parish Community College edged out Navarro College 63-62 on Saturday afternoon, holding off the Bulldogs in the final seconds of a hard-fought conference matchup at home. The win moves the Cavaliers to 8-2 (2-0 in conference) on the season with two more conference games this week.

BPCC carried a 29-26 lead into halftime before Navarro surged in the second half, trading momentum with the Cavaliers throughout the final minutes. With the game on the line, BPCC’s defense held firm in the closing moments, protecting a one-point margin as time expired and securing a significant home win over one of the region’s toughest opponents.

Zequan Lewis led the Cavaliers with 18 points, eight rebounds, and four assists, while Dustin Welch delivered his first double-double of the season with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Drew Cooper added 10 points, Mazin Lumori scored nine with three 3-pointers, and Tony Montgomery finished with eight points, seven assists, and three steals. The Cavaliers hit 11 three-pointers and shot 46 percent from beyond the arc.

“This was a battle from start to finish, and our guys refused to quit,” Moore said. “Navarro is a tough, well-coached team, and they pushed us in every phase of the game. Our guys never backed down and refused to let up. They just kept fighting and earned this win. This was a big conference win at home.”

BPCC will travel to Carthage, Texas on Tuesday, Dec. 9, to face Panola College for its next Region XIV contest and will close out the year at home on Saturday, Dec. 13, against Angelina College. Visit www.bpcc.edu/athletics for game schedules, tickets, and updates all season long.