SSC Bulldogs advance to Nationals

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– The South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Team defeated Carl Sandburg College by a score of 74-63 last Saturday to win the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region-IV-District-4 Championship. Sophomore guard Courtney Carter was named the Tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Sophomores Malcolm Bell and Tariq Deere were also named to the All-Tournament Team. Head Coach John Pigatti was also named Region-IV-District-4 Coach-of-the-Year for the 10th time.

The Bulldogs are currently 29-4 on the season and will now advance to the NJCAA Division II National Championship Tournament at Danville Area Community College, IL, from March 17-21, 2020. The Bulldogs will open Wednesday, March 18th at 11 a.m. vs. Glendale, AZ, Community College.

“I am very proud of this team’s accomplishment of winning the Regional Championship,” said Coach Pigatti. “It has been a tough season with several health and injury issues throughout the year, but this team’s perseverance has been an honor to watch. I am especially happy for the sophomores who now can go to the National Championship Tournament and play in front of several hundred four-year coaches. Winning our 10th championship over the last 14 seasons is also a tribute to so many great players that have come through SSC.”

For more information, contact Coach Pigatti at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2524, or email jpigatti@ssc.edu. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.