2016 SEMO Conference Tournament: NMCC v. Dexter

Monday, December 5, 2016

By Chris Pobst ~ Standard Democrat

The No. 9 New Madrid County Central Eagles defeated the No. 8 Dexter Bearcats 50-36 during the first round of the SEMO Conference Tournament Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, at the Sikeston Field House.

New Madrid County Central's Javarcus Word attempts a layup against Dexter Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, during the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
New Madrid County Central's Eddie Grandberry (24) attempts a shot against Dexter Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, during the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
New Madrid County Central's Javarcus Word (22) sets up a play against Dexter Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, during the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Dexter head coach Josh Dowdy shouts instructions to his team against New Madrid County Central Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, during the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)

New Madrid County Central's Palmer Campbell (10) attempts a 3-pointer against Dexter Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, during the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Dexter's Gabe Jackson grabs a rebound between New Madrid County Central's Palmer Campbell (10) and Jaurous Haynes (44) Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, during the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Dexter's Clay Mullins (24) attempts a shot over New Madrid County Central's JaMonte Sykes (14) Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, during the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Dexter's Clay Mullins (24) keeps the ball away from New Madrid County Central's JaMonte Sykes (14) Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, during the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Dexter's Jason Jarrell (11) looks to pass against New Madrid County Central Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, during the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Dexter head coach Josh Dowdy talks with Gabe Jackson Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, during the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)
Dexter's Clay Mullins (24) attempts a shot against New Madrid County Central Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, during the SEMO Conference Tournament at the Sikeston Field House. (Chris Pobst/Standard Democrat)