BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Passaic County Community College battled back from an early 14 point deficit to defeat Northampton, 85-78, in Region XIX action on Thursday evening.

The Spartans took a 41-34 lead to the locker room at halftime, but the Panthers, behind Korey Fisher's 29 points, clawed back into the game and eventually took the lead with under 4 minutes to play in the contest.

Jaylonn Tullis led NCC with 18 points, while Emmanuel Brown added 10 points and 7 rebounds.

The loss drops NCC to 6-12 overall and 5-10 in Region XIX.

The Spartans host Sussex County Community College on Saturday January 21st at 3pm.