DANVILLE, Ill. – No. 10 Lakeland men's basketball got off to a fast start and used that to coast to a 94-73 victory over No. 7 Dakota County Technical College in the opening round of the NJCAA Division II National Tournament.

With the win, Lakeland improves to 26-6 overall and moves on to the national quarterfinals against No. 2 Johnson County Community College on Wednesday, March 20 at 9 p.m.

Jonny Bowers made just about everything from the field as he made 11-of-13 shots to finish with 22 points an grabbed eight rebounds. Chandler Fointno and Tyreke Johnson each had 17 points in the win.

Lakeland jumped out to a 10-2 lead after a pair of free throws from Johnson in the first five minutes of the game. Dakota County got the game a little closer but Lakeland later extended the lead to 11 after Fointno hit a jumper for a 25-16 lead.

The lead only got bigger as Lakeland maintained control and led 46-27 at the half.

Dakota County played better in the second half but Lakeland was able to maintain its big lead and hold on for the 21-point victory.

For more information about Lakeland athletics, visit www.athletics.lakelandcc.edu.

About Lakeland Community College

Founded in 1967, Lakeland Community College was the first college in Ohio created by a vote of the people. True to our mission, Lakeland provides quality learning opportunities to meet the social and economic needs of the community.

Offering day, evening, weekend and online classes, the college serves more than 10,800 credit and 2,800 noncredit students (2016). For more information about the College, visit www.lakelandcc.edu.