Laramie County Community College delivered one of its most dominant performances of the season Saturday night, overpowering Northwest College 99–63 behind historic shot‑making from TJ Coulter, who scored 32 points and officially became the all‑time leading scorer in LCCC men's basketball history.
Freshman guard Anthony Nettles matched him with a career‑best 32 points, as the Golden Eagles' backcourt exploded for one of the most impressive performances in program memory.
Coulter Makes History With a Wing Three in the First Half
The milestone moment came early.
Midway through the first half, Coulter rose up on the right wing, drilled a deep three over a closing defender, and in doing so surpassed the all‑time scoring mark at LCCC. His teammates instantly recognized the history, celebrating the achievement before play resumed.
Coulter didn't slow down after making history, finishing with:
- 32 points
- 7 made threes
- 11‑for‑21 shooting
- 6 assists
- No fouls or turnovers
His performance cemented his place atop the program's scoring list — and the Golden Eagles rode the momentum for the remainder of the night.
Freshman Nettles Erupts for 32, Turns Defense Into Offense
On the same night Coulter made history, freshman guard Anthony Nettles delivered a performance that announced his rise in Region IX.
Nettles finished with:
- 32 points
- 11‑for‑15 shooting
- 4 threes
- 5 steals
- Relentless pressure on both ends
His steals turned into immediate transition baskets, and his attacking mindset gave LCCC a second unstoppable scoring option.
The Coulter‑Nettles tandem combined for:
- 64 points
- 11 threes
- 11 assists
- 8 steals
A backcourt performance that Northwest simply couldn't contain.
Elgizawy Slices Northwest Apart With 10 Assists
While Coulter and Nettles piled up points, Karim Elgizawy delivered a masterclass in playmaking. The sophomore guard finished with:
- 10 assists
- 5 points
- Sharp reads in the pick-and-roll
- Excellent pace control
His ability to find shooters and cutters helped LCCC maintain rhythm throughout the game.
Supporting Cast Executes With Precision
LCCC's depth delivered steady contributions:
- Brevin Phillips: 8 pts, strong off the bench
- Aeremiah Binford: 7 pts, 2 steals, steady two‑way energy
- Isaac Fiagbe: 5 pts, efficient finishing
- Roberts, Tambala, Beidleman, Charon: Each added timely scoring or hustle plays
The Eagles shot:
- 54.3% from the field
- 36.4% from three (12‑for‑33)
- 25 assists as a team
- 13 steals defensively
Everything clicked.
LCCC Defense Overwhelms Northwest
The Golden Eagles turned the game into a defensive clinic:
- 17 turnovers forced
- Only 3 made threes allowed
- Northwest forced into late‑clock shots
Northwest's high points came from:
- Braydon Bradshaw: 16 pts on perfect shooting
- Whittle: 9 pts
- Woolstenhulme: 9 pts, 6 reb
But outside those contributions, the Trappers were smothered.
Golden Eagles Build Big Early, Cruise Late
First Half
- Coulter hits the record‑breaking wing three
- Nettles scores in bunches
- Elgizawy distributes with precision
- LCCC builds a large lead before halftime
Second Half
- Nettles continues to pressure and score
- Coulter finishes the night efficiently
- Defense forces turnover‑after‑turnover
- Northwest never threatens
The game never felt in doubt after the opening 10 minutes.
Stat Highlights — LCCC
- TJ Coulter: ⭐ 32 pts, 7 threes, new all‑time leading scorer
- Freshman Anthony Nettles: 32 pts, 5 stl, 4 threes
- Karim Elgizawy: 10 ast
- Brevin Phillips: 8 pts
- Aeremiah Binford: 7 pts
- Team FG: 54.3%
- Team 3PT: 36.4%
- Assists: 25
- Steals: 13
A Historic Night for the Program
With Coulter setting the all‑time scoring record and Nettles delivering a career performance, LCCC not only earned a dominant Region IX win — it authored a game that will be remembered for years inside the program.