NEWTOWN, PA: The Centurions men's basketball team opened their season in a thriller at home by defeating the Vikings of Mercer County College 61-60.

Four Centurions found themselves in double digits. Freshman forward Kristopher Shields (Bensalem, PA/Bensalem) led the Centurions with 16 points going 7-14 with 6 assists. Frosh forward Keith Howard (Feasterville, PA/Bensalem) added 15 points and 2 assists. Freshman guard Aaron Smith (Burlington, NJ/Burlington County Inst. Tech) and sophomore guard Patrick McCauley(Southampton, PA/William Tennent) provided 13 and 11 more points respectfully. Overall, the Centurions were 25-49 from the field. Defensively, the Centurions had 25 rebounds with Shields leading with 6.

The Centurions 1-0 overall and 1-0 in Region 19.

Up Next:

The Centurions will travel to Rowan College at Burlington County on Tuesday, November 12, 7PM. The Barons are currently 0-3.

About the Centurions:

Bucks County Community College Centurions are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)  Region XIX and the Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (EPAC). Follow the Centurions at Centurions Athletics and social media on facebook @BucksAthletics and Twitter @BucksCenturions.