NEW YORK, NY -  Panthers start the 2025-26 season with a 68-67 victory over region 15 foe Sullivan County Community College.  BMCC lead the Generals for all of 12 seconds in the season opener.  Holding leads as high 12 points for a majority of the game, the Panthers were tested by the Generals down the stretch who took their only lead, 63-62 with 2:02 remaining in the game.  The Panthers would be unfazed as freshman Noah Smith (Brooklyn, New York), broke the Generals full-court press, taking the ball coast to coast, to put the Panthers right back on top 64-63 at 1:50 remaining in the game.  Knocking down clutch free throws down the stretch, secured the Panthers 1st victory of the season. 

The Panthers were led offensively by Jayport Smith (Bronx, New York), scoring a team-high 20 points in his 1st collegiate game.  The well-balanced offensive attack saw 8 different Panthers register points in the season opener.
 
PANTHERS LEADERS

• Points: Jayport Smith (20), Brandon Duran (14), Noah Smith (13)
• Assists: Jayport Smith (3), Noah Smith (3), Brandon Duran (2)
• Rebounds: Isah Mohammed (11), Isaiah Ifill (9), Alden Cornelious (4), Jayport Smith 4
• Steals: Jayport Smith (2), Noah Smith (2), Alijah Banks (2)
• Blocks: Isah Mohammed (5), Isaiah Ifill (1)

 
UP NEXT
The Panthers will return to action on Tuesday, November 4th, when they travel to the Bronx to take on CUNY foe Bronx Community College with tip-off slated for 8pm.