Wins for men’s and women’s basketball at Black History Month Recognition Games

by Crystal Williams, Sports Editor

February 6, 2026

Sophomore Qi’Andre Washington battles through contact as he drives to the paint for the Stormers in a win over Joliet Junior College 113-93 on Thursday, February 5, 2026

MATC students brought their energy ,and wore Black History Month t-shirts, as they rallied behind the men’s and women’s basketball teams at Alverno College. Both teams faced Joliet Junior College on Thursday, February 5.

Black History Month Recognition

During the games, MATC highlighted BHM by sharing facts about African American sports achievements during timeouts and a performance of the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” between games. The month highlights the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Black Americans throughout history. It was first established in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson.

Game Highlights

The women’s basketball team tipped off at 6 p.m. and set the tone, defeating Joliet 76-72. The team had a one-point lead in the first half, 18-17. Sophomore guard/forward Emani Summers led the team with 16 points, 13 rebounds, and 2 assists. Freshman guard Sa’Nyai Mitchell added 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. Freshman forward Lalia Hamiel delivered 14 points, 3 steals, 2 assists, and 3 blocks. Sophomore forward Moriah Landry had 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists; As a team, the Stormers collected a total of 31 rebounds, 12 assists, and 31 turnovers. They now sit at 13-11 overall.

After the women’s team secured their win, the men’s basketball team kept the momentum rolling as they beat Joliet 113-93. The team took control of the entire game with a 28-13 lead early on in the first half. Sophomore point guard, Raydelh Boutin, with a MATC career high of 29 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. Freshman guard/ forward Turon Rivers delivered 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist. Sophomore guard/forward Jordan Jones with 15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. Guard Jayden Hackett with 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Point guard Qi’Andre Washington had 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. The team tallied up 46 rebounds, 16 assists, and 12 turnovers. This marks the team’s 15th straight win bringing them to 22-3 overall this season.

Two dominant performances gave fans plenty to cheer about.

About the Contributors

Crystal Williams, Sports Editor

My name is Crystal Williams. I am the sports editor for the MATC Times. I joined the Times as a sports writer in the 2024/25 school year. I am majoring in the arts and planning on transferring to UW-Milwaukee for my bachelors in Journalism. I began having a passion for sports when I was 14-years-old, specifically football, and then later on baseball and basketball. I joined the Times because I wanted to see how I would like it as well as becoming a better writer. I enjoy educating others about the ins and outs of sports and reporting on our great teams here at MATC. I enjoy reading, watching professional and college sports, journaling, and spending time with my family and friends.

Juan Carlos Wood, Sport Photography Editor

My name is Juan Carlos Wood and I am a third-year Photography major at MATC. I mainly provide sports photography content for the Times but I have also photographed MATC’s Commencement. In my spare time, I enjoy sports and nature photography. I also enjoy playing soccer. I have been part of the Times staff since the winter of 2023.