Mott holds off Delta for first win

UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. - The Mott Community College men's basketball team earned its first win of the 2025-26 season, topping Delta College on Monday in University Center, Mich. 

The Bears trailed by a pair in the final minutes when Mike Phillips hit a 3-pointer to put Mott up one. Tray Buford hit six free throws in the final minute to put the Pioneers away for a 98-92 win. The victory moved Mott to 1-2 overall this season. 

Inside the Box Score:

• Phillips led four Bears in double figures with 23 points, including three 3-pointers. 

• Davan Aniton scored 17 points and added five rebounds. 

• Buford was 9-of-10 from the line and finished with 17 points. 

• Donnie Huddleston recorded 15 points, hitting four 3-pointers. He added five rebounds, a team-high four assists, and two blocks. 

• The Bears shot 30-of-64 from the field, 8-of-20 from deep, and 30-of-36 from the line. 

Up Next:

Mott returns home to host Terra State Community College at 7:30 pm on Wednesday at the Ballenger Fieldhouse.