BEL AIR, Md. — The Harford Community College men's basketball team delivered a dominant performance Wednesday night, rolling to a 118-70 victory over Anne Arundel Community College in Region 20 / Maryland Juco Athletic Conference play at the APG Federal Credit Union Arena.

The Fighting Owls (12-12, 8-5 Maryland JUCO) shot 56.1 percent from the field and led wire-to-wire, outpacing the Riverhawks (3-10, 2-7) by 48 points on the strength of efficient scoring, strong rebounding and pressure defense.

Harford opened the game with a fast pace and precision execution, cracking double figures early and forcing Anne Arundel into difficult shots. The Fighting Owls finished the first half with a commanding 69-35 lead, capped by hot shooting — including 63.6 percent from the field and 90.9 percent (10-11) at the free-throw line in the first frame alone.

Balanced Offense Leads the Way

Harford showcased a balanced attack with multiple double-figure scorers, led by sophomores Donovan Peterson (Severn, Md.) and Kehdinga "Junior" Tutuwan (Silver Spring, Md.), each scoring 17 points. Both players displayed efficiency, combining for 14 made field goals on strong percentages.

Darion Parris (Aberdeen, Md.) also contributed significantly with 16 points, providing consistent floor spacing and key baskets at crucial stretches. Guard Roy Palmer (Capital Heights, Md.) added a double-double on 12 points and led the Fighting Owls with 10 assists, orchestrating Harford's offense and keeping the ball moving against aggressive defensive looks.

Trevon Morgan (Columbia, Md.) chipped in 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting, anchoring the Fighting Owls' efficiency inside the arc, while forward Elijah Fonotia (Rotorua, New Zealand) added eight points and made an impact on both ends of the court.

Harford's bench spark was evident as well, with reserves providing quality minutes and helping sustain the team's fast tempo throughout the second half. Combined bench production added to the Fighting Owls' substantial scoring margin.

Defense and Rebounding Control Game Flow

Defensively, Harford held a significant advantage on the glass, pulling down 41 rebounds compared to Anne Arundel's 33 — including strong contributions on the defensive glass that limited second-chance opportunities for the Riverhawks.

Harford's pressure defense forced turnovers and generated transition opportunities, resulting in 23 points off turnovers. The Fighting Owls also dominated the paint, scoring 60 points close to the basket and maintaining control of the game's momentum.

The Fighting Owls' balanced rebounding effort featured contributions from across the roster, with Parris, Morgan and Peterson all helping secure possessions and fuel Harford's efficient offense.

Up Next

The Fighting Owls will return to the road for their next game Monday at Hagerstown Community College, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m.